History Teacher
Location: Swindon
Salary: MPS. Paid to scale
Contract: Full-time and Part-time positions available, Permanent/Temporary
Start Date: September 2025
About the Opportunity
Protocol Education is working with a wide range of schools throughout Swindon and is seeking passionate and dedicated History Teachers. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young minds and share your love for history in vibrant and supportive school communities.
The Role
As a History Teacher, you will deliver engaging and high-quality lessons to students aged 11-16 (and potentially 16-18 for A-Level). You will contribute to the academic and personal growth of students while upholding each school’s values and ethos.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, prepare, and deliver dynamic history lessons in line with the national curriculum.
* Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback to support achievement.
* Manage classroom behavior to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
* Collaborate with colleagues to develop schemes of work and share best practices.
* Contribute to extracurricular activities such as clubs and trips.
About You
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a strong passion for history and education. The following qualifications and attributes are sought:
* Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT) status is preferred. Schools will also consider strong subject specialists with a relevant degree in history or a related field, even if unqualified.
* Experience: Experience teaching history at secondary level is desirable but not essential for ECTs or unqualified teachers.
* Skills: Excellent communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
* Attributes: Creative, adaptable, and committed to fostering a love of learning in students.
* Desirable: Knowledge of GCSE and A-Level history curricula and assessment frameworks.
What We Offer You:
* Competitive pay rates through PAYE—because your talent deserves to be rewarded.
* A flexible work-life balance that fits around your commitments—you’re in control.
* Ongoing support from our friendly team of consultants—we’ve got your back.
* Opportunities to fast-track your career—today’s supply role could be tomorrow’s permanent position.
We work with all schools throughout Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, NE Somerset, Somerset, South Glos, and surrounding areas. If this role is not in your area, please still apply. There will be a school and role nearby!
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If you are interested in this role, please apply through this advert or via the Protocol Education website.
We pride ourselves on employing educators from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including aspiring teachers with transferable skills who are passionate and caring about educating children and young people.
Please note, you must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
If you believe you are suitable for this role, apply today!
All applicants require appropriate qualifications and training. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for more details.
All pay rates quoted include statutory holiday pay of 12.07%. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanent roles later.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children. We conduct safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance, which may include online searches of shortlisted applicants. We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. Candidates must undertake or have an active DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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