Secondary History Teacher

Job Title: Secondary History Teacher

Location: Colchester, Essex

Pay Rate: £150.00 - £200.00 per day (DOE)

Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time (Long-Term & Permanent Options)

About the Role

Bring history to life for young minds! Randstad Education is currently partnering with dynamic secondary schools across Colchester to recruit an inspiring and knowledgeable History Teacher.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality, engaging History lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), fostering critical evaluation of historical sources, debates, and chronological events to help pupils achieve top examination results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver well-structured History lessons aligned with current GCSE specifications (AQA, Edexcel, OCR).

• Encourage analytical thinking, historical inquiry, and strong essay-writing techniques.

• Assess, record, and report on pupil progress, providing clear feedback to drive academic attainment.

• Differentiate lessons to support pupils with SEN while stretching high-attaining students.

• Contribute to humanities departmental planning and extracurricular history initiatives or trips.

Requirements:

• QTS / QTLS (or equivalent UK-recognised teaching qualification). ECTs are welcome to apply.

• Strong subject knowledge in History across KS3 and KS4.

• Essential: Safeguarding, Prevent, and Allergy Training completed within the last 12 months (or a commitment to complete these prior to placement to meet full GCA clearance standards, which Randstad is compliant with).

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or commitment to apply for one).

• Right to work in the UK.

Why Join Randstad Education?

• Competitive daily rate of £150.00 - £200.00 per day (DOE).

• Dedicated Randstad consultant supporting your career journey in North Essex.

• Access to continuous professional development (CPD) courses.

• Generous £300 "Refer a Friend" voucher scheme.

How to Apply

Please apply immediately with your CV or contact John at [email removed] for more information. We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.

experience

Teaching

skills

good behaviour management skills

qualifications

QTS

education

high school