History Teacher | Inclusive Humanities Department | Swaffham, Norfolk

Marchant Recruitment; West End; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is helping a welcoming secondary school in Swaffham, Norfolk find a History Teacher for maternity cover starting January 2027. The role requires delivering engaging History lessons to KS3/KS4 and guiding students in argument development.

You will plan and assess, support source analysis and help maintain a well-sequenced curriculum in coordination with the humanities team. QTS or equivalent is required, with a strong knowledge of the History curriculum.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge and a clear understanding of the History curriculum.
• Can engage learners through discussion, enquiry and structured tasks.
• Establishes positive relationships and consistent classroom routines.
• Can support a smooth transition for students during the cover period.

Responsibilities

• Teach History across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan lessons covering key historical periods, events and interpretations.
• Develop students' source analysis and extended-writing skills.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive assessment feedback.
• Work with humanities colleagues to ensure continuity of learning.

Skills

QTS

Subject knowledge

Student engagement

Assessment feedback

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Role: Teacher of History
Location: Swaffham, Norfolk
Contract: Full-Time, Maternity Cover
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A welcoming secondary school in Swaffham is seeking a History Teacher to provide maternity cover from January 2027. The school is looking for someone who can make historical topics engaging, encourage students to question evidence and develop their ability to construct clear, well-supported arguments.

The Role

Teach History across KS3 and KS4.

Plan lessons covering key historical periods, events and interpretations.

Develop students' source analysis and extended-writing skills.

Monitor progress and provide constructive assessment feedback.

Work with humanities colleagues to ensure continuity of learning.

The Candidate

Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Has strong subject knowledge and a clear understanding of the History curriculum.

Can engage learners through discussion, enquiry and structured tasks.

Establishes positive relationships and consistent classroom routines.

Can support a smooth transition for students during the cover period.

The Environment

The school values teamwork, inclusion and a consistent approach to teaching and learning. The humanities department shares schemes of work and resources to help staff deliver a well-sequenced curriculum. This maternity-cover position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a supportive school community.