Job description
Job Title: History Teacher
Location: Wakefield WF12
Pay: £150–£200 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Do you have the passion to bring historical events to life and inspire students through engaging lessons?
GSL Education South Yorkshire branch are inviting applications from History Teachers to join schools in Wakefield WF12. The ideal candidate will have excellent subject knowledge, a creative approach to teaching, and the ability to encourage students to explore the past while developing critical thinking and analytical skills.
The History Teacher will play a key role in helping students understand historical events, evaluate evidence, and appreciate how the past continues to shape the modern world.
History Teacher Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging History lessons that inspire curiosity and academic achievement
- Encourage students to analyse historical sources and develop independent thinking
- Plan lessons that cater to different learning styles and abilities
- Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to support improvement
- Foster an inclusive classroom environment where discussion and debate are encouraged
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum planning and departmental success
History Teacher Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
- Experience teaching History within a secondary school setting is desirable
- Secure knowledge of the History curriculum and effective teaching strategies
- Ability to motivate learners through engaging and well-structured lessons
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Benefit from daily rates of £150–£200, based on experience
- Join schools that encourage high standards of teaching and learning
- Expand your teaching experience across a variety of educational settings
- Receive tailored support from experienced education recruitment consultants
- Inspire students to develop a lifelong interest in history and the wider world
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 throughout the South Yorkshire.
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.