HISTORY TEACHER Location: Aylesbury Start: September 2026 Full Time: Temporary to Permanent Salary: £29,344–£44,919 What students think History is Dates. Names. Facts to memorise. Things that already happened What you teach them it actually is Cause and consequence Power and decision-making Perspective and interpretation What you do in the classroom At the start of a lesson, students may expect to copy notes By the end, they are explaining events in their own words You will Teach History across KS3 and KS4 using clear, structured lessons Break down complex events into understandable steps Guide students through source analysis and interpretation Support extended writing with clear frameworks and modelling Reinforce subject-specific vocabulary consistently Challenge students to justify opinions with evidence Prepare pupils for GCSE assessment in a way that builds confidence, not pressure What your teaching builds over time Students stop guessing and start explaining They understand cause and consequence, not just outcomes They structure answers instead of listing facts They engage in debate without losing focus Professional requirements Experience teaching History or strong subject knowledge Confidence working with KS3 and KS4 students Ability to maintain structure in both teaching and behaviour QTS is desirable; unqualified teachers are welcome to apply, particularly candidates with strong History, Politics, or Humanities backgrounds Supply Desk can offer you: Competitive rates of pay Recommend a friend bonus scheme Out of hours on-call service Day to day or long-term assignments Please contact Eliza on for more information and Apply Below Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details. Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.