Job description

Job opportunity for History Teacher in Sheffield!

Job Title: History Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Pay Rate: £155 - £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time (Temporary to Permanent option)

Do you have the enthusiasm and dedication to inspire young minds to explore the rich tapestry of history?

GSL Education are on an exciting quest for a dynamic and committed History Teacher to join our vibrant team in Sheffield! This is your golden opportunity to ignite a love for learning, foster academic excellence, and nurture personal growth in your students. Become the guiding star that inspires them to reach for the stars!

About the Role:

As a History Teacher, you'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional history education, igniting a passion for the past in your students. Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals to craft engaging and impactful lessons that cater to the diverse needs of every learner. This is your incredible opportunity to shape the future in a school!

Key Responsibilities of History Teacher:

  • Plan and deliver engaging history lessons that cater to the diverse needs and abilities of students, ensuring all students are motivated and challenged.
  • Teach history to students aged 11-18.
  • Organise and supervise extracurricular history activities and events, fostering a sense of curiosity and enthusiasm for the subject.
  • Monitor and assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
  • Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external partners to enhance the history curriculum and support student development.
  • Create a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and encouraged to participate.
  • Promote health and safety in all activities, ensuring students understand the importance of safe practices.

Requirements of History Teacher:

  • Qualified Teaching Status (QTS), or equivalent certification.
  • Experience in teaching history is essential.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • The ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve their best in history.
  • Commitment to promoting a love for history and a curiosity about the world of the past.
  • Be able to provide a ten-year career history with relevant reference details covering the last two years, including your most recent place of academic employment.

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible working arrangements that allow you to make a difference in various educational settings.
  • Supportive school environments where your expertise will be valued and appreciated.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support for staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the History Teacher role in Sheffield, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

Join us as a History Teacher and help inspire the next generation of students to explore the wonders of the past!