KS3 History Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Little Lever; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a KS3 History Teacher for a long-term role starting January 2026 at a secondary school in Bolton. The successful candidate will teach History to KS3 students, support ECTs in their induction, and work within a supportive environment with strong pastoral care. UK Qualified Teacher Status and relevant degrees are essential, as is the ability to fulfill safeguarding and vetting checks. Pay is to scale from the start date.

Benefits

Free accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Graduated in History or similar with a minimum 2:2.
• Possess UK Qualified Teacher Status.
• Previous experience in a UK school is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach History to KS3 students.
• Support ECTs with their induction terms.
• Utilize a dedicated pastoral support system for student behavior.

Skills

Teaching History

Safeguarding

Classroom management

Communication

Education

History or similar Graduate, 2:2 or higher

UK Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

KS3 History Teacher - January 2026

Prospero Teaching is looking for a History teacher for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Bolton. You will be responsible for teaching History to KS3 students.

This timetable would be suitable for an ECT looking for support with their Induction terms, or a more experienced colleague looking for a long term supply booking.

Our school is easily accessible by road (M60, M61, A666). There are strong public transport links too via local train and bus servies.

We have several long-term colleagues in the school who feel supported and welcomed. There is a dedicated pastoral support system in place including "on call", an internal inclusion / reflections room, and a Deputy Headteacher who's sole focus is dealing with behavioural issues swiftly and fairly.

The position is open to NQT's / ECT's and more experienced colleagues. You will be paid to scale from day one of this assignment and we are available to discuss this role with teaching professionals as soon as possible.

CONTRACT / POSITION DETAILS

Location Bolton, Lancashire

Position Teacher of History

Type of work Long term Teacher cover

Start date January 2026

Duration / Likely Duration July 2026, potentially until October 2026

End date (if applicable) N / A

Contract type - Temporary

Full time / part time Full

Minimum rate of pay

Hours 8 : 30 am 3.30pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

History or similar Graduate, with a 2 : 2 or higher

UK Qualified Teacher Status is essential for this role

Previous experience working in a UK school

Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST :

Hold Right to Work in the UK

• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business / education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding / vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate :

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team