Teacher of History

Pearson Whiffin; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational recruitment agency in Gravesend is seeking a passionate Teacher of History for a full-time position starting in January 2026. The role involves teaching History and some Politics in a thriving secondary school known for its strong academic standards. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of the KS3 and KS4 curriculum. Benefits include dedicated support and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Dedicated candidate manager

Expert help with CV writing and interview preparation

Transparent and honest approach

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the History and Politics curriculum across KS3 and KS4.
• Ideally UK-recognised QTS or be an ECT.
• DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car preferred.
• Ability to motivate and engage students through well-structured, inspiring lessons.
• Experience supporting mixed-ability classes, including SEND and high-achieving students.

Responsibilities

• Teach History and some Politics across KS3 and KS4.
• Develop confident, curious, and independent learners.
• Create inspiring and engaging lessons.

Job description

Teacher of History

Gravesend, Kent

January 2026 Start

Temp to Permanent

£150 - £220 p / day

Are you a passionate History Teacher looking for your next opportunity from January 2026? Pearson Whiffin Education is delighted to be recruiting for a full‑time, long‑term to perm position at a thriving, high‑achieving secondary school in Gravesend, Kent.

The school has a reputation for strong academic standards, excellent behaviour, and a real sense of community. With a focus on developing confident, curious, and independent learners, it’s an environment where teachers are trusted to be creative, supported by a collaborative humanities team, and encouraged to bring their subjects to life through debate, discussion, and exploration of key historical and political issues.

The successful candidate will be confident teaching History and some Politics across KS3 and KS4.

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A strong understanding of the History and Politics curriculum across KS3 and KS4.
• Ideally UK‑recognised QTS or be an ECT
• A DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car is preferred
• The ability to motivate and engage students through well‑structured, inspiring lessons
• Experience supporting mixed‑ability classes, including SEND and high‑achieving students

Why work with Pearson Whiffin Education?

• Over 16 years of experience placing teachers in secondary schools across Kent
• A dedicated candidate manager to support you throughout your placement
• Expert help with CV writing, application forms, and interview preparation
• Long‑standing relationships with schools that value quality teaching and staff wellbeing
• A transparent, honest approach and ongoing career support

If you’re interested in this Teacher of History role in Gravesend, Kent please contact Daniel Goodwin on 01732 795109, via WhatsApp at 07568 113083, or email [e-mail].

If this role isn’t quite the right fit for you but you know someone who might be, refer them to us and earn a referral bonus!

Pearson Whiffin Education provides a specialist recruitment service for schools and school‑based staff across Kent, including Gravesend, Dartford, Maidstone, Rochester, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sittingbourne, and Canterbury.

We’re always keen to hear from teachers, cover supervisors, HLTA’s, teaching assistants, SEND specialists, pastoral staff, and school support professionals looking for their next opportunity.

Terms apply – contact us for more details.