Teacher Of History – Secondary School In Sheffield (January Start)

Marchant Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is seeking an inspiring Teacher of History to join its Humanities faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging History lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE History), with potential Key Stage 5 A-Level History delivery. You will guide pupils through key eras, source evaluation, and essay writing techniques, while supporting extracurricular humanities activities and pastoral duties.

Qualifications

• QTS or recognized UK teaching credentials.
• Honours degree in History or closely related discipline.
• Proven potential to deliver GCSE/A-Level History outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach History across KS3/KS4 and possibly KS5.
• Guide pupils through source evaluation and essay writing.
• Use archives, digital media, and site visits for context.
• Assess and report student progress in essays and exams.
• Support humanities clubs, debate teams, and trips.
• Fulfil pastoral duties as a Form Tutor.

Skills

Engaging History teaching

Strong GCSE/A-Level delivery

Exam preparation expertise

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or PGCE/SCITT

Honours degree in History

Job description

A welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is seeking an inspiring Teacher of History to join its Humanities faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Job Overview

History plays a prominent role in this school’s academic identity. The successful applicant will deliver engaging History lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE History), with potential Key Stage 5 A-Level History delivery.

Working closely with the Humanities department, you will guide pupils through key historical eras, cause-and-consequence analysis, primary source evaluation, and structured essay writing techniques. This is a full-time, permanent contract starting in January.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach engaging, evidence-based History lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5

• Guide GCSE and A-Level pupils through source evaluation, historical interpretations, and exam paper preparation

• Utilize historical archives, digital media, and site visits to enhance contextual understanding

• Assess, track, and report on student progress across analytical essays and formal examinations

• Support extra-curricular humanities clubs, debate teams, and historical educational trips

• Fulfill pastoral duties as a Form Tutor, supporting student wellbeing and personal development

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

• Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

• Salary / Pay Rate: MPS / UPS equivalent

• Key Curriculum: Edexcel / AQA History

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)

• Honors degree in History, Ancient History, Historical Studies, or a closely related discipline

• Proven track record (or clear potential during training) for delivering strong GCSE/A-Level History outcomes

• Deep historical knowledge and strong essay-structure mentoring capabilities

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)