Job description
Job Title: History Teacher
Location: Hackney
Salary: £150 – £240 per day
Start Date: 23rd February 2026
Contract: Temporary until 27th March 2026
GSL Education London Branch is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced History Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive coeducational secondary school in Hackney. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated History Teacher who can inspire students and deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (KS3–KS5).
This is an excellent chance for a committed History Teacher to make a real difference in a short-term role. If you are an enthusiastic History Teacher who enjoys working with young people and supporting their academic growth, this role is for you.
As a History Teacher, you will work closely with staff and students to create a positive learning environment. The school is seeking a reliable and motivated History Teacher who can start immediately and contribute to high-quality teaching.
Responsibilities:
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Plan and deliver engaging History lessons for KS3, KS4, and KS5 students
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Teach in line with the national curriculum
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Assess, mark, and provide clear feedback on students’ work
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Manage classroom behaviour effectively
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Support students’ academic and personal development
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Work with other staff to support school goals
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Maintain accurate records of attendance and progress
Requirements:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification
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Proven experience as a History Teacher teaching KS3–KS5
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Strong subject knowledge in History
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Good classroom management skills
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Ability to motivate and inspire students
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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Right to work in the UK
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Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community. For more information or to register your interest in the "History Teacher" role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.