Teacher Of History | Community-Focused Secondary School | Chesterfield

Marchant Recruitment; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayman Education in Chesterfield is seeking an enthusiastic History Teacher to join a secondary school. You will deliver engaging lessons that develop pupils' historical understanding, source analysis and evidence-based argumentation.

The role requires QTS in History (or is an ECT) and involves teaching KS3/KS4, supporting GCSE preparation and assessment, with a fixed-term contract from January 2027 to July 2027. Salary is MPS/UPS, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS in History or is an ECT.
• Strong subject knowledge and clear communication skills.
• Committed to supporting pupils of different abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach History across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan lessons that develop chronology, historical enquiry and interpretation.
• Support GCSE preparation and examination technique.
• Assess progress and adapt teaching to meet pupil needs.

Skills

Subject knowledge in History

Communication skills

Inclusive teaching

Education

QTS in History or ECT

Job description

Location: Chesterfield
Position: Teacher of History
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term until July 2027
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

Wayman Education is looking for an enthusiastic History Teacher to join a secondary school in Chesterfield. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons that develop pupils' historical understanding, source analysis and ability to construct evidence-based arguments.

The School

The school values strong relationships, high expectations and a curriculum that encourages pupils to think critically about the world around them.

The Role

Teach History across KS3 and KS4.

Plan lessons that develop chronology, historical enquiry and interpretation.

Support GCSE preparation and examination technique.

Assess progress and adapt teaching to meet pupil needs.

The Ideal Candidate

Holds QTS in History or is an ECT.

Has strong subject knowledge and clear communication skills.

Is committed to supporting pupils of different abilities.