History Teacher

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable History Teacher to join a welcoming and high-achieving secondary setting for a short-term contract from January to April 2026.

About the role

• Teach History across KS3 and KS4

• Deliver engaging and challenging lessons that support excellent progress

• Contribute to planning, assessment, and curriculum enrichment

• Maintain high expectations around behaviour, engagement, and achievement

• Work collaboratively with a supportive Humanities team

About the school

The school offers a supportive and inclusive environment where staff and students work closely together to achieve high standards. With small class sizes and a strong pastoral culture, teachers are able to build meaningful relationships with pupils and deliver personalised learning experiences.The school places a strong focus on creativity, independence, and character education, encouraging students to engage confidently with the world around them. Staff benefit from a positive working atmosphere, approachable leadership, and a genuine commitment to professional development and wellbeing.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of History Teacher you will:

• Qualified teacher status (QTS or equivalent)
• Strong subject knowledge and experience teaching KS3–KS4
• Creative, reflective, and committed to high-quality teaching
• Able to build strong rapport with pupils and colleagues
• Well-organised, proactive, and adaptable to new environments

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].