Inspiring History Teacher (KS3–KS4) – Long-Term Role

Cover People; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People is seeking a History Teacher to join a secondary school in Altrincham on a long-term basis. You will deliver engaging History lessons across KS3 and KS4, developing pupils' knowledge and analytical skills while maintaining high behavioural standards.

The role requires QTS or equivalent and recent secondary experience, with a professional, enthusiastic approach and strong planning abilities to support pupil progress.

Qualifications

• QTS or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification.
• Recent experience teaching History at secondary level.
• Strong subject knowledge across the History curriculum.
• Confidence teaching across KS3 and KS4.
• Effective classroom and behaviour-management skills.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A reliable, professional and enthusiastic approach.
• A genuine commitment to supporting pupils' academic progress.

Responsibilities

• Teaching History across KS3 and KS4.
• Delivering lessons covering different historical periods, events and civilisations.
• Developing pupils' understanding of chronology, historical enquiry and cause and consequence.
• Encouraging critical thinking and the interpretation of historical sources.
• Planning and preparing engaging lessons in line with the curriculum.
• Adapting activities to suit different abilities and learning needs.
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour and positive classroom routines.
• Assessing pupil understanding and providing constructive feedback.
• Encouraging discussion, independent thinking and active participation.
• Working collaboratively with other teaching staff to support pupil progress.

Skills

QTS

History knowledge

KS3/KS4

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Communication skills

Organization

Enthusiastic approach

Education

QTS or teaching qualification

Job description

Cover People is seeking a History Teacher to join a secondary school in Altrincham on a long-term basis. You will deliver engaging History lessons across KS3 and KS4, developing pupils' knowledge and analytical skills while maintaining high behavioural standards.

The role requires QTS or equivalent and recent secondary experience, with a professional, enthusiastic approach and strong planning abilities to support pupil progress.