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History Teacher

  • location Merton
  • contract type Full-time
  • contract terms Short-term/day-to-day supply
  • salary £170 to £250 per day
  • ref DXSHS
  • Apply by 16 January 2026
  • Job start 15 Jan 2026
  • Job end 27 Mar 2026

The History Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality History lessons to KS3 and KS4 students. The role involves fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment, assessing and tracking student progress, and contributing positively to the wider life of the school during the fixed-term period.

About the role

  • Teach History across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4

  • Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and well-structured lessons

  • Assess, monitor, and report on student progress in line with school policies

  • Maintain high standards of classroom management and student behaviour

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Humanities department

  • Support students of varying abilities to achieve their full potential

About the school

  • Motivated and respectful students

  • A friendly, supportive, and experienced Humanities team

  • A positive and inclusive working environment

  • Excellent resources and professional support

Requirements

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

  • Be able to teach History up to KS4

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

  • QTS or relevant 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 David Singh on 0207 065 7525 or email [email protected].

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