History Teacher
Location: Cheltenham
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Bring the past to life. Inspire the historians, thinkers, and leaders of tomorrow.
Are you a passionate History teacher who thrives on engaging students with the stories, events, and ideas that have shaped our world?
Do you enjoy sparking curiosity, encouraging debate, and developing learners’ ability to think critically about the past and its impact on the present?
Are you ready to join a welcoming school community where both students and staff flourish?
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
About the School
We are delighted to be working with a thriving secondary school in Cheltenham — a school with a strong reputation for academic achievement, excellent behaviour, and a supportive culture. Staff here feel valued and respected, while students benefit from a nurturing environment that promotes success both inside and outside the classroom.
The Humanities department is well-established and forward-thinking, the school is seeking a full-time History Teacher to join the team, this is for an immediate start and continue up until Febrauary half term with the potentail to go on longer. This role will include teaching History up to KS5, with full planning, preparation, and marking responsibilities.
The Role
As a History Teacher, you’ll inspire students to explore key historical themes, events, and perspectives, building their analytical and evaluative skills. With excellent resources and collaborative colleagues, you’ll play a vital role in preparing learners for future study and careers in a wide range of fields.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging History lessons across KS3–KS5, with a strong focus on KS5 provision
Support students in developing critical thinking, research, and essay-writing skills
Adapt teaching to support and challenge learners of all abilities
Create a classroom environment that fosters debate, curiosity, and a love of History
Contribute to wider school life and extracurricular opportunities within the Humanities
What We’re Looking For
QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification)
Specialism in History with proven experience teaching to KS5
A passion for making History engaging, relevant, and challenging
Strong classroom management, communication, and organisational skills
A commitment to supporting every learner to achieve their best
What’s in It for You
A dedicated consultant available 24/7
Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Access to CPD and professional development via our My-Progression channel
Competitive pay rates
£100–£200 referral bonus (T&Cs apply)
PAYE payment structure — no hidden costs, no admin fees
This is more than just a teaching role — it’s your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school where students are motivated, ambitious, and eager to succeed.
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