History Teacher/ History ECT

Classroom Talent; Luton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Classroom Talent is recruiting a qualified History Teacher for a large 11–18 school in Luton, Bedfordshire. The role starts January 2027 on a long-term supply contract to July 2027, with a permanent opportunity for the right candidate starting September 2027.

The school has a strong History provision, with over half the cohort choosing History at GCSE, and a Humanities faculty of around 15 teachers. You will teach across KS3–KS5, plan engaging lessons, and contribute to curriculum development.

Qualifications

• UK QTS or QTLS – essential.
• History specialist with strong subject knowledge.
• Able to teach History confidently across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Experience teaching GCSE History.
• Confident teaching A Level History.
• Passionate about History and able to bring the subject to life.
• Committed to achieving strong outcomes for students.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a large Humanities team.
• Applications welcomed from experienced History Teachers and ECTs who can demonstrate the required subject knowledge and ability to teach across the key stages.

Responsibilities

• Teach History across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Deliver engaging and challenging History lessons.
• Teach GCSE History within a school where many students choose History at GCSE.
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons developing historical knowledge, analysis and critical thinking.
• Monitor student progress and use assessment to support achievement.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and development within History.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Humanities faculty.

Skills

History knowledge

GCSE History

A Level History

Team collaboration

Education

UK QTS/QTLS

Job description

History Teacher

Luton, Bedfordshire

January 2027 Start

Long Term Supply Contract to July 2027 - Permanent role on offer from September 2027

MPS/UPS £175-£270 per day– England Pay Scale

Are you a passionate History Teacher looking for a new opportunity from January 2027?

Are you looking to join a school where History is a popular and highly valued subject, with over half of students choosing to study History at GCSE?

Would you like to become part of a large and established Humanities faculty of approximately 15 teachers, covering History, Geography, RE, Psychology and Law?

Classroom Talent is working in partnership with a well-regarded 11–18 secondary school in Luton, Bedfordshire, that is looking to appoint a qualified History Teacher from January 2027 on a long term supply contract to July 2027. There is a permanent opportunity on offer for the right candidate.

Job Description – History Teacher

• History Teacher
• MPS/UPS £175-£270 per day– England Pay Scale
• January 2027 start
• Long Term Supply to July 2027 - Permanent Opportunity on offer from September 2027
• Teach History across KS3, KS4 and KS5
• Deliver engaging and challenging History lessons
• Teach GCSE History within a school where over half of students choose History at GCSE
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that develop students' historical knowledge, analysis and critical thinking
• Monitor student progress and use assessment effectively to support achievement
• Contribute to curriculum planning and development within History
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Humanities faculty

Candidate Specification – History Teacher

• UK QTS or QTLS – essential
• History specialist with strong subject knowledge
• Able to teach History confidently across KS3, KS4 and KS5
• Experience teaching GCSE History
• Confident teaching A Level History
• Passionate about History and able to bring the subject to life
• Committed to achieving strong outcomes for students
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a large Humanities team
• Applications welcomed from experienced History Teachers and ECTs who can demonstrate the required subject knowledge and ability to teach across the key stages

School Information – History Teacher

• Established 11–18 secondary school
• Based in Luton, Bedfordshire
• Large Humanities faculty of approximately 15 teachers
• Humanities encompass History, Geography, RE, Psychology and Law
• Supportive leadership team
• Strong focus on Teaching & Learning
• Excellent opportunities for CPD and career progression

This is a fantastic opportunity for a History Teacher who wants to join a school where History has a strong profile and excellent uptake at GCSE, while working as part of a substantial and established Humanities faculty.

With approximately 15 teachers across History, Geography, RE, Psychology and Law, the successful teacher will benefit from working alongside experienced Humanities specialists within a collaborative department.

Classroom Talent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check