KS3 History Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected educational recruitment agency is seeking a KS3 History Teacher for a supportive secondary school in Bolton starting from January 2026. This full-time position is ideal for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for guidance or an experienced teacher interested in long-term supply work. Candidates must hold UK Qualified Teacher Status, possess a recent DBS, and have experience in UK education settings. Attractive development opportunities available throughout the assignment.

Benefits

Free continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Must hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate is required.
• Two professional child-related references are needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach History to KS3 students.
• Support ECTs with their Induction terms.
• Implement safeguarding practices while teaching.

Skills

History or similar subject knowledge

UK Qualified Teacher Status

Experience in UK schools

Up to date Safeguarding training

Education

History Graduate with 2:2 or higher

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 services.

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 focuses on dealing with behavioural issues swiftly and fairly.

The position is open to NQT's/ECT's and more experienced colleagues. You will be paid 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: [not specified]
• Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

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