History Teacher | Humanities Faculty | Stowmarket, Suffolk
- Full-time
Role: Teacher of History (KS3–KS4)
Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk
Contract: Full-Time, Maternity Cover
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: MPS/UPS, Dependent on Experience
Do you have the ability to turn historical events into compelling learning experiences while developing students’ skills in evidence analysis, interpretation and structured argument?
A secondary school in Stowmarket is seeking a History Teacher to provide maternity cover within its humanities faculty. The successful candidate will deliver a carefully sequenced curriculum that develops historical knowledge and prepares students for GCSE assessments.
The Role
Historical Instruction: Teach key historical periods, events and interpretations across KS3 and KS4.
Source Analysis: Develop students’ ability to evaluate primary and secondary sources and recognise different historical perspectives.
GCSE Preparation: Support students with examination questions, essay structure and evidence-based explanations.
Curriculum Continuity: Maintain existing schemes of work and collaborate with colleagues to support consistent learning.
The Candidate
Qualifications: Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
Historical Knowledge: Demonstrates secure subject knowledge and confidence teaching the relevant curriculum.
Analytical Approach: Can help students develop reasoned arguments supported by evidence.
Professional Flexibility: Can quickly adapt to established departmental routines and assessment expectations.
The Environment
Collaborative Faculty: Work with colleagues across humanities to share resources and effective teaching approaches.
Purposeful Learning: Support students in developing curiosity and historical understanding.
Structured Curriculum: Deliver lessons within established schemes of work.
Supportive Leadership: Contribute to consistent teaching and positive student outcomes.
Apply Now
This is an opportunity for a History specialist seeking an immediate teaching assignment. Submit your CV to express your interest.