Job description
Role: History Teacher
Location: Enfield
Start Date: September 2025
End Date: Permanent
Employment Type: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Pay Scale: £150 - £250 per day – depending on experience,qualification & contract type
Are you a dedicated and accomplished History Teacher with a passion for inspiring the next generation of critical thinkers and informed citizens? If so, GSL Education invites you to explore a fantastic opportunity to join one of our client schools in Enfield starting this September as a History Teacher.
About the School:
This forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school in Enfield is part of a well-respected academy trust. The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, personal growth, and student wellbeing. With a diverse and motivated student body, the school offers a vibrant teaching environment where passionate educators can truly make a difference—especially in a dynamic subject like history.
Key Responsibilities of a History Teacher:
* Curriculum Development: Create and deliver a rich and engaging history curriculum that encompasses key historical events, periods, and themes, fostering analytical thinking and a strong sense of context.
* Effective Classroom Instruction: Use innovative teaching strategies, digital tools, and real-world resources to make historical concepts accessible and thought-provoking for all learners.
* Student Assessment: Evaluate student progress through diverse assessment techniques, such as debates, essays, projects, and formal tests, offering feedback to support continued academic achievement.
* Mentorship and Guidance: Inspire a love for history, guiding students to understand its relevance in today’s society and helping them to develop key critical thinking skills.
* Classroom Management: Maintain a positive and organised learning space where mutual respect and intellectual curiosity are encouraged.
* Professional Development: Stay informed about developments in history education, incorporating current topics and historical discourse into the classroom, while engaging in ongoing training and upskilling.
The Ideal History Teacher Will Have:
* UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – PGCE, GTP, BEd, Cert Ed, or equivalent.
* Experience teaching History at secondary level (KS3/KS4, with KS5 desirable).
* A strong command of the national curriculum and up-to-date pedagogical practices.
* Ability to build strong student rapport and inspire a passion for history.
* An Enhanced DBS registered on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
* The right to work in the UK and two professional references.
Why Work with GSL Education?
1. Diverse Opportunities: Access to roles across various educational settings in and around Enfield.
2. Ongoing Support: From CV advice to interview prep, we’re with you every step of the way.
3. Flexible Options: Choose from permanent, long-term, or supply roles to suit your needs.
4. Quality and Safeguarding: GSL Education is committed to upholding the highest standards in child protection and ethical recruitment.
5. Career Growth: Enjoy access to CPD and training resources to elevate your career.
6. Dedicated Consultant: One-to-one support with your own consultant who understands your goals.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and all successful applicants must undergo all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or willingness to apply for a new one.
If you are an enthusiastic and committed History Teacher looking to join a vibrant and forward-thinking school in Enfield, click ‘apply now’ to submit your up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss the next steps.