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History Teacher

Job description

Position: Qualified Secondary Teacher (QTS) - History Specialist
Location: Stockport
Start Date: April 2026
Salary: £162.30 - £223.60 per day (Paid to scale)
Employment Type: Full-time, Long-term

Simply Education is delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Stockport to recruit a passionate History Teacher for a full-time, long-term role starting in April 2026. This position will initially run until the end of the summer term, with the potential for extension.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Qualified Secondary Teacher (QTS) looking for a rewarding role within a positive school environment that values both staff and student development.

Your Role:

  • Teach KS3 and KS4 History as your primary responsibility

  • Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that inspire a love of history

  • Carry out full planning, preparation, and marking duties

  • Maintain effective classroom and behaviour management

  • Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all learners

What We're Looking For:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

  • Specialism in History (or strong experience teaching History)

  • Experience working in a UK secondary school

  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

  • A flexible, professional approach and commitment to student achievement

Why Work with Simply Education?

  • 24/7 support from a dedicated education recruitment specialist

  • FREE access to market-leading CPD courses

  • FREE online lesson resources

  • Automatic timesheets - no admin stress

  • Easy-to-use online availability management portal

  • Automatic inclusion in our partner schools' candidate pool

  • Opportunities across a wide range of local secondary schools

  • Competitive daily pay rates

  • Referral scheme - earn a £100 or £75 Amazon voucher

How to Apply:

  • Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV

  • Call our Manchester office on 0161 413 7292 for an informal chat

  • Email to find out more

If this role isn't quite right but you're exploring opportunities in education, we'd love to hear from you for a confidential discussion about other roles available.

Take the next step in your education career with Simply Education - apply today!