History Teacher
Role: History Teacher
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Contract: Part-Time /Full-time – Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £29,344 – £44,919 (MPS/UPS)
About the School
This thriving secondary school is passionate about inspiring curiosity, ambition, and a love of learning in every student. With a welcoming and inclusive ethos, the school places strong value on academic excellence alongside personal growth, creating an environment where both staff and students are encouraged to flourish.
The Humanities faculty is a vibrant and highly valued part of the school community, committed to bringing the past to life through engaging and thought-provoking teaching. Students are encouraged to think critically, explore different perspectives, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver dynamic and engaging History lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 experience desirable but not essential).
- Inspire students through creative teaching that brings historical events, people, and societies vividly to life.
- Plan and deliver a broad and stimulating curriculum that encourages curiosity, debate, and analytical thinking.
- Foster a passion for History by making lessons relevant, interactive, and memorable.
- Support students of all abilities to achieve their full potential through differentiated and inclusive teaching.
- Assess, monitor, and track student progress, providing clear and constructive feedback to drive achievement.
- Create a positive and purposeful classroom environment where high expectations and excellent behaviour are embedded.
- Contribute to extracurricular opportunities such as history clubs, trips, themed events, or enrichment activities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to support student progress and wellbeing.
Candidate Profile
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
- Experience teaching History at secondary level is preferred.
- Strong subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for History and Humanities education.
- Ability to inspire, challenge, and motivate young learners of all abilities.
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
- Passion for creating engaging lessons that spark curiosity and independent thinking.
- A collaborative and proactive approach to school life and professional development.
- Holds (or is willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS check and professional references.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking school where your passion for History can truly make an impact. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ambitious early career teacher, you will be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and student success.
To find out more, please contact Supply Desk on 01296 752 499 and click “Apply Now” below.
We offer a £100 referral fee for successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete 5 or more shifts.
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 check and adhere to safer recruitment standards.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.