Do you believe that teaching history is about more than textbooks and time lines?
Can you engage every learner, from Year 7 to potentially Year 13?
Can you bring energy, creativity, and depth to a strong Humanities department?
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If you answered yes to these questions, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
We are recruiting for a dedicated and dynamic Teacher of History to work full-time in a Leeds secondary school starting September 2025. You will be teaching KS3 and KS4, with the possibility of some KS5 lessons. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, inclusive ethos, and well-resourced departments. With a focus on collaboration and high standards, the school encourages innovative teaching and professional development.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-performing Humanities faculty, where your contribution will be valued and your career supported.
Why Join This School?
This Leeds-based secondary school is renowned for its inclusive culture, strong academic outcomes, and positive staff environment. It places great emphasis on character education, student well-being, and fostering global citizenship - all while delivering rigorous academic standards. The Humanities department is forward-thinking, supportive, and passionate about interdisciplinary learning and cultural enrichment.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
- Sound knowledge of the National Curriculum for History (KS3-KS5)
- An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Skills
- Passion for history and historical thinking
- Differentiation and adaptive teaching techniques
- Clear and engaging communication skills
- Empathy and emotional intelligence
- Resilience and composure under pressure
- Collaboration and teamwork within a department
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and inclusive History lessons across KS3-KS4 (and potentially KS5)
- Plan schemes of work aligned with national curriculum requirements
- Monitor and assess student progress using formative and summative assessments
- Provide timely, detailed feedback to promote student improvement
- Maintain accurate records of student attainment and behaviour
- Participate in departmental planning and curriculum development
- Prepare students for GCSE History exams with appropriate interventions
- Collaborate with other Humanities staff to share best practices
- Encourage a passion for history beyond the classroom
What We Offer:
- A supportive, collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).
Could this be the ideal role for you?
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of a Teacher of History. For more information, please contact kirsty.booth@randstad.co.uk or call 01132462500 and ask to speak to Kirsty or Maria
