Qualified History Teacher

TeacherActive; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality CPD and careerdevelopment

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension scheme

Retail, leisure and lifestyleDiscounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care contributions

Health initiatives

Tusker Car Scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a Birmingham-based academy to recruit a History Teacher for a November start on a fixed-term maternity cover. You will teach across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities to contribute to KS5 where appropriate, planning engaging lessons and providing constructive feedback to track progress.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS, a History degree, and experience within a secondary school. Strong behaviour management, safeguarding commitment, and a collaborative approach to

Qualifications

• QTS and eligibility to teach in the UK, with ECTs also welcomed to apply.
• A degree in History or a related discipline.
• Experience teaching within a secondary school environment.
• The ability to teach History up to KS4, with KS5 experience desirable.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and raising standards for all learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging lessons across KS3/KS4 and contribute to KS5 where appropriate.
• Assess student progress and provide high-quality feedback.
• Contribute to the wider Humanities department and departmental improvement.

Skills

QTS

Eligibility to teach in the UK

ECTs welcomed

Classroom management

Safeguarding

Education

History degree

Job description

Job Title: History Teacher
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: November
Salary: £33,916 - £46,352

Are you a passionate History Teacher who can inspire students through engaging and challenging lessons?

Do you have strong classroom management and high expectations for students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4?

Are you committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive and forward-thinking Academy in Birmingham that promotes high expectations, continuous improvement and excellent outcomes for its students. The Academy offers a welcoming and collaborative environment with a strong commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing.

The Academy is looking to appoint a History Teacher from November on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. The successful History Teacher will teach across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, with the opportunity to contribute to Key Stage 5 / KS5 where appropriate, planning engaging lessons, assessing progress and providing high-quality feedback while contributing to the wider Humanities department.

The successful History Teacher will have:

• QTS and eligibility to teach in the UK, with ECTs also welcomed to apply
• A degree in History or a related discipline
• Experience teaching within a secondary school environment
• The ability to teach History up to Key Stage 4 / KS4, with Key Stage 5 / KS5 experience desirable
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and raising standards for all learners

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• High-quality CPD and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme
• Retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme and eye care contributions
• Health initiatives and access to the Tusker Car Scheme

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.