History Teacher (KS5 / A-Level) - Secondary School & Sixth Form

Supply Heroes; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Ongoing support

Opportunities for future roles

Job summary

Supply Heroes is recruiting a History Teacher for a high-performing secondary school and sixth form in Stratford-upon-Avon. The role covers KS3, KS4 and A-Level history, with start 25 September 2026 and end around 9 November 2026, working full-time to cover a staff absence.

You will plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons, maintain high behavior and achievement, and support exam preparation. The school offers a supportive Humanities department, strong academic culture and ongoing support from

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent certification required.
• Experience teaching History in UK secondary schools.
• Proven background delivering A-Level History.

Responsibilities

• Full-time History Teacher position.
• Teaching History across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and A-Level.
• Planning, delivering and assessing engaging History lessons.
• Maintaining high expectations of behaviour and achievement.
• Supporting students in their preparation for examinations.
• Working collaboratively with a successful Humanities department.
• Start date: 25th September 2026
• End date: Approximately 9th November 2026

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

History Teacher (KS5 / A-Level) - Secondary School & Sixth Form

Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Full-Time | 25th September 2026 - Approx. 9th November 2026

Competitive Daily Rate | Paid Weekly

Supply Heroes are recruiting on behalf of a high-achieving Secondary School and Sixth Form in the Stratford-upon-Avon area for an experienced History Teacher to cover a period of staff absence.

This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity starting on 25th September 2026 and continuing until approximately 9th November 2026. The school is seeking a knowledgeable and engaging History specialist with previous experience teaching A-Level History, who can quickly establish positive relationships and maintain high academic standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive school environment with motivated students who are keen to learn and achieve.

The Role

• Full-time History Teacher position
• Teaching History across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and A-Level
• Planning, delivering and assessing engaging History lessons
• Maintaining high expectations of behaviour and achievement
• Supporting students in their preparation for examinations
• Working collaboratively with a successful Humanities department
• Start date: 25th September 2026
• End date: Approximately 9th November 2026

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching History within UK secondary schools
• Proven experience delivering A-Level History
• Strong subject knowledge and passion for History
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Ability to engage and inspire learners of all abilities
• Reliable, professional and adaptable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

The School

• High-performing Secondary School and Sixth Form
• Supportive and welcoming leadership team
• Strong academic culture and commitment to student success
• Well-resourced Humanities department
• Positive learning environment with excellent student behaviour

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly payroll
• Dedicated education recruitment consultant
• Ongoing support throughout the placement
• Opportunities for future long-term and permanent roles

If you are an experienced History Teacher with A-Level experience looking for a rewarding short-term opportunity in Stratford-upon-Avon, we would love to hear from you.

Supply Heroes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding, compliance and referencing checks.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs