Job description
Role: History Teacher
Location: Lewisham
Pay Rate: £185 – £265 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term (until the end of the academic year)
Do you have the passion to make history meaningful, relevant, and engaging for today’s learners?
GSL Education are seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic History Teacher to join a secondary school in Lewisham on a long-term basis until the end of the academic year. This role is ideal for a committed History Teacher who can deliver engaging lessons and support strong academic progress.
As a History Teacher, you will be responsible for teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, encouraging critical thinking, historical enquiry, and a deeper understanding of past events. The successful individual will contribute positively to the humanities department and maintain high standards of learning and behaviour.
Key Responsibilities of the History Teacher:
- Plan and deliver engaging History lessons in line with the national curriculum
- Inspire students to develop analytical and evaluative skills
- Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback
- Create an inclusive and well-structured classroom environment
- Contribute to departmental planning and whole-school initiatives
Person Specification:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Strong subject knowledge and a passion for History
- Effective classroom management and communication skills
- Ability to motivate and challenge learners of all abilities
- An up-to-date CV covering the last ten years (with any gaps explained)
- An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply
What GSL Education Offer:
- Competitive daily pay of £185 – £265, based on experience.
- Dedicated support from experienced education consultants
- A stable, long-term teaching opportunity
- A welcoming school environment with a supportive humanities team
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
If you are a committed History Teacher available to start immediately, we encourage you to apply today.