History Teacher | Secondary School | Corby, Northamptonshire

Marchant Recruitment; Corby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a History Teacher for a maternity-cover post at a secondary school in Corby, Northamptonshire. You will teach History across KS3–KS4, deliver lessons on key periods and interpretations, develop source evaluation and extended writing, and support GCSE revision while tracking pupil progress.

Start date January 2027; salary on the MPS/UPS scale dependent on experience; this full-time role offers the chance to contribute to continuity of schemes of work in a

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Has secure History subject knowledge.
• Delivers engaging lessons through discussion and evidence.
• Plans effectively and manages classrooms to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach History across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver lessons on key periods, events and interpretations.
• Develop source evaluation, chronology and extended writing.
• Support GCSE pupils with examination practice and revision.
• Track pupil progress and provide feedback.
• Maintain continuity of schemes of work with the department.

Skills

History subject knowledge

Effective planning

Classroom management

Engaging lessons

GCSE revision support

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Role: Teacher of History – KS3–KS4
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Contract: Full-time, maternity cover
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A secondary school in Corby is seeking a History Teacher to cover a period of maternity leave from January 2027. The successful candidate will help pupils develop historical knowledge, evaluate evidence and produce well-supported written arguments.

The Role

• Teach History across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver lessons on key historical periods, events and interpretations.
• Develop source evaluation, chronology and extended-writing skills.
• Support GCSE pupils with examination practice and revision.
• Track pupil progress and provide targeted feedback.
• Work with the department to maintain continuity of schemes of work.

The Candidate

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Has secure History subject knowledge.
• Can make lessons engaging through discussion, evidence and historical enquiry.
• Demonstrates effective planning and classroom management.

The Environment

The school encourages curiosity, academic progress and collaboration between staff. The successful candidate will help maintain high-quality teaching during the maternity-cover period.