Teacher of History

Vision for Education - Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Manchester seeks a dedicated Teacher of History to join a secondary school. The role, starting in January 2026, involves delivering engaging lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4 and supporting their academic goals. Ideal candidates must hold Qualified Teacher Status and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive daily rates and potential for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous referral bonuses

Dedicated consultant for ongoing support

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status - QTS.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to inspire pupils.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging History lessons to Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Support students to achieve their goals.
• Work with the school to drive standards and attainment.

Skills

Motivating students

Communication skills

Knowledge of current pedagogy

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Teacher of History

Full-time

January 2026 - July 2026 (possibly extending into 2026/2027 academic year)

£168 - £232 per day

Vision for Education are excited to present an excellent opportunity for a dedicated teacher of History to join a highly regarded secondary school in Manchester.

About the role

As a passionate and dedicated History Teacher, you will effectively deliver engaging lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4 on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will play a vital role in supporting students to achieve their goals, working with the school to drive standards and attainment.

Starting in January 2026, the maternity cover role will continue until July 2026, with the possibility of extending into the 2026/2027 academic year.

About the school

Our client school is proud to have a strong curriculum and extra curricular offering, with a high value placed on sport and healthy living. Students display high levels of commitment to their learning. Behaviour for learning is good and disruption to lessons is minimal.

Requirements

• Will hold Qualified Teacher Status - QTS
• Must be able to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils to succeed in History
• Must be committed to improving the outcomes for all pupils
• Will hold high expectations of themselves and pupils
• Will have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and improve practice in themselves and others
• Will be up to date with relevant pedagogy and apply this to their teaching
• Able to provide suitable references, a valid DBS Check and hold the Right to Work in the UK

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Relevant experience

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Marie Murphy or email.