Job Description
Day‑to‑Day Supply & Long‑Term Opportunities
Are you a passionate and knowledgeable History Teacher who can bring the past to life in the classroom? Secondary schools across Leeds are seeking confident, enthusiastic History specialists for day‑to‑day, short‑term, and long‑term teaching roles.
Whether you’re looking for the flexibility of supply work or a stable long‑term assignment, we want to hear from you.
About the Roles
We are recruiting History Teachers to cover a range of assignments across Leeds:
Day‑to‑day supply: flexible, varied, and ideal for work‑life balance
Short‑term placements: 1–6 weeks
Long‑term roles: full timetables with planning, marking, and potential temp‑to‑perm pathways
You will deliver engaging lessons that encourage curiosity, analytical thinking, and a love of learning.
Key Responsibilities
-Teach History across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable but not essential)
-Deliver creative, well‑structured lessons using pre‑planned materials where provided
-Support students in developing critical thinking, literacy, and historical enquiry skills
-Maintain strong behaviour management in line with school policies
-Assess and monitor student progress
-Contribute to department planning and extracurricular opportunities (long‑term roles)
What We’re Looking For
–Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant FE qualification
-Experience teaching History at secondary level
-Strong subject knowledge and passion for the curriculum
-Excellent classroom and behaviour‑management skills
-Adaptability and confidence—especially valuable for supply work
-An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
-Both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome.
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What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
1. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
2. Regular and varied supply work
3. Competitive rates of pay
4. Potential long-term teaching roles
5. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
6. A network of branches across the UK
7. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
8. Recommend-a-friend scheme
9. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Leeds branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.