Job Title: History Teacher
Location: Doncaster
Salary: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026
Are you a passionate History Teacher who enjoys bringing the past to life and encouraging young people to think critically? A welcoming secondary school in Doncaster is looking for a committed History Teacher to join their team from September.
About the Role:
As a History Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, helping pupils develop a strong understanding of historical events, people and societies. You will encourage pupils to analyse evidence, consider different perspectives and build the knowledge and skills needed for their academic progress and future study.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work collaboratively to maintain high expectations, positive behaviour and strong pastoral care, creating a welcoming and rewarding place to teach.
Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver engaging History lessons across KS3 and KS4.
Teach a broad range of historical topics in line with the relevant curriculum.
Develop pupils' ability to analyse sources, evidence and historical interpretations.
Assess, monitor and record pupil progress.
Adapt lessons to meet different abilities and learning needs.
Prepare pupils effectively for relevant assessments and examinations.
Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to support pupil progress.
Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Experience teaching History within a secondary school setting.
Strong subject knowledge across the relevant History curriculum.
Effective classroom and behaviour management skills.
Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
A genuine passion for History and helping pupils develop critical thinking skills.
An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through GSL Education.
If you're ready to inspire young people and are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV today.
To work with GSL Education as a History Teacher, you should:
Have the right to work in the UK.
Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
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.
We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.
In addition to that, GSL Education is currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.
For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Paul Zivkovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly
Salary description
£220.00 - £220.00 per day