History Teacher – Secondary School – Loughborough (LE11)

justteachers; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is recruiting a History Teacher for a secondary school in Loughborough, starting September 2026. The role covers KS3 and KS4 and requires QTS or equivalent with strong subject knowledge and classroom management.

You will plan and deliver lessons, assess progress, and prepare students for GCSE assessments in a positive learning environment. The post is full-time, term-time only, 37.5 hours per week, with pay £150–£240 per day depending on experience.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Secondary History teaching experience
• Strong subject knowledge
• Effective classroom management
• Ability to plan engaging lessons

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging History lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Develop pupils’ knowledge and understanding of key historical periods, events and themes
• Deliver lessons that encourage critical thinking, analysis and independent learning
• Use a range of teaching strategies and resources to engage pupils of different abilities
• Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of SEND and EAL pupils
• Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing constructive feedback
• Prepare pupils effectively for GCSE examinations and assessments where required
• Develop pupils’ ability to analyse historical sources, interpretations and evidence
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and create a positive classroom environment

Skills

QTS

Secondary History teaching

Classroom management

GCSE preparation

Education

QTS or equivalent

Secondary History teaching experience

Job description

About the role:

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time (37.5 Hours A Week), Term Time Only – Long-Term Placement

Pay: £150–£240 per day DOE (PAYE – no umbrella deductions)

Job Description:

A secondary school in Loughborough, LE11 is seeking a History Teacher to join its teaching team from September. The role will involve teaching History across Key Stages 3 and 4 and supporting pupils to develop a strong understanding of historical events and concepts.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about their subject, confident in the classroom and committed to helping students achieve strong academic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging History lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Develop pupils’ knowledge and understanding of key historical periods, events and themes
• Deliver lessons that encourage critical thinking, analysis and independent learning
• Use a range of teaching strategies and resources to engage pupils of different abilities
• Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of SEND and EAL pupils
• Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing constructive feedback
• Prepare pupils effectively for GCSE examinations and assessments where required
• Develop pupils’ ability to analyse historical sources, interpretations and evidence
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and create a positive classroom environment

Pre-requisites:

• QTS or equivalent
• Secondary History teaching experience
• Strong subject knowledge
• Effective classroom management
• Ability to plan engaging lessons
• Two school-based references
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• Right to Work in the UK