History Teacher

HISTORY TEACHER

Location: Aylesbury
Start: September 2026
Full Time: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £29,344–£44,919

Facts are easy to forget.
Understanding is what stays.

As a Secondary History Teacher, you will teach KS3 and KS4 students how to analyse events, understand causes, and develop structured written responses.

Key responsibilities
Teach History across KS3 and KS4
Guide source analysis and interpretation
Develop structured written answers
Teach cause and consequence clearly
Prepare students for GCSE exams
Maintain classroom routines and expectations

The classroom environment
Lessons are structured and clear
Students build understanding over time
Discussion is controlled
Behaviour is consistent

Skills and experience
Experience teaching History or strong subject knowledge
Ability to explain clearly
Strong classroom management
Organisation and planning

What success looks like
Students explain rather than list
Writing becomes more structured
Confidence improves

QTS is desirable; unqualified teachers are welcome to apply, particularly those with History or humanities backgrounds

Supply Desk can offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Out of hours on-call service
• Day to day or long-term assignments

Please contact Eliza on (phone number removed) for more information and Apply Below

Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.