History Teacher

Description:

Teacher of History – Darwen, Lancashire

History Teacher Required | November 2026 – July 2027

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of History to join a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Darwen, Lancashire, from November 2026.

This is a full-time position initially running until July 2027, offering an excellent opportunity to inspire students and contribute to a thriving Humanities department.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

Teach History across Key Stages 3 and 4.
Plan, prepare and deliver engaging and challenging lessons that promote student progress.
Assess, monitor and report on student attainment and development.
Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
Contribute to the wider life of the Humanities department and school community.
The Ideal Candidate

Applicants must:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Have experience teaching History within UK secondary schools.
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a passion for History.
Be committed to raising achievement and inspiring young people.
Possess excellent classroom management and communication skills.
What the School Offers

A supportive and collaborative teaching environment.
Well-behaved and engaged students.
Access to excellent teaching resources and facilities.
Strong leadership and professional development opportunities.
A welcoming school community with a commitment to staff wellbeing.
Contract

Full-time, initially until July 2027

If you are a passionate History Teacher with QTS looking for your next opportunity in a supportive secondary school, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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