History Teacher

History Teacher

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Position Type: Full-Time | Long-Term

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated History Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Barnsley. The successful candidate will be passionate about bringing history to life, inspiring students to develop a deeper understanding of the past, and fostering critical thinking, analytical, and research skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to develop their career within a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging History lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 experience is desirable).
• Create a stimulating and inclusive classroom environment that promotes curiosity and academic achievement.
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress in line with school policies.
• Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and learning styles.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and effective classroom management.
• Encourage students to develop critical thinking, source analysis, and independent learning skills.
• Prepare students for internal assessments and external examinations.
• Contribute to the development of the History curriculum and departmental initiatives.
• Support enrichment activities, educational visits, and extracurricular programmes where appropriate.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Degree in History or a related subject.
• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of the History curriculum.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Previous teaching experience is desirable; ECTs are encouraged to apply.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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