History Teacher - Secondary School - Salford

Marchant Recruitment; Stretford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dedicated History Teacher for a Secondary School in Salford. The role covers History teaching across KS3 and KS4, with a focus on developing historical analysis and GCSE readiness.

You will engage students using diverse sources and facilitate critical thinking, with assessment driving progress. The successful candidate will join a supportive Humanities department and contribute to curriculum planning and broader school life.

Qualifications

• History Degree or relevant degree.
• QTS.
• Experience teaching History at KS3 and KS4.
• Strong knowledge of the secondary History curriculum.
• GCSE History teaching experience.
• Ability to teach source analysis and historical interpretation.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach History across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver a varied History curriculum and develop students' analysis of sources.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with the Humanities department on curriculum planning and resources.

Education

History Degree or relevant degree

QTS

Experience teaching History at KS3 and KS4

Strong knowledge of the secondary History curriculum

GCSE History teaching experience

Ability to teach source analysis and historical interpretation

Strong written and verbal communication

Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning

Job description

History Teacher - Secondary School - Salford

Do you enjoy encouraging students to question the past, examine evidence and develop their own historical arguments? A Secondary School in Salford is looking for a passionate History Teacher who can bring the subject to life and help students achieve strong academic outcomes.

History Teacher Role

Teaching History across Key Stages 3 and 4

Salford

ASAP Start

Full-time, Permanent

This is an excellent opportunity for a History Teacher to join a supportive Humanities department and teach across KS3 and KS4.

You will deliver a varied History curriculum, helping students understand key events, individuals and developments while also teaching them how historians interpret evidence and reach different conclusions.

At KS3, you will build students' chronological understanding and introduce them to important historical concepts. At KS4, you will prepare students for GCSE examinations and develop their ability to analyse sources, explain historical significance and construct well-supported arguments.

The successful teacher will be able to make lessons interesting without losing academic rigour. You may use historical sources, images, maps, documentaries, debates and structured discussion to help students engage with different periods and perspectives.

Assessment will be an important part of the role. You will monitor progress, provide clear feedback and adapt teaching where students need additional support or challenge.

You will work closely with other members of the Humanities department on curriculum planning, resources and assessment. The school would particularly welcome someone who wants to contribute to the wider life of the department.

History Teacher - School Information

This Secondary School in Salford is committed to providing students with a challenging and inclusive education.

The school places strong emphasis on helping students become independent learners who can question information, communicate clearly and make informed decisions.

The History department provides students with opportunities to explore a wide range of historical periods and perspectives. Teachers are encouraged to make learning relevant by helping students understand how historical events have influenced the modern world.

Staff work collaboratively and benefit from a supportive professional culture. The successful candidate will have access to professional development and will be encouraged to share ideas and contribute to curriculum development.

History Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

• History Degree or relevant degree
• QTS
• Experience teaching History at KS3 and KS4
• Strong knowledge of the secondary History curriculum
• GCSE History teaching experience
• Ability to teach source analysis and historical interpretation
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning

The salary for this History Teacher position will be paid to scale on a contract to scale MPS/UPS.

History Teacher - Secondary School - Salford Salford, England, United Kingdom