Job Description

Role: Teacher of History

Location: Canterbury

Start: January 2026

Salary: £32,916 - £51,047 depending on experience

Tradewind Recruitment are actively searching for enthusiastic History Teachers to work long term in a variety of secondary schools in the Canterbury area. The roles are to start in January and will be until the end of the academic year!

The role:

  • Create and deliver lesson plans across KS3 and KS4 ensuring all abilities and needs are met
  • Foster a deep appreciation for History and its relevance to the modern world
  • Track and monitor progress to ensure all students reach their full potential
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues within the History Department and across the wider school

Requirements:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
  • Proven experience in teaching History across KS3 and KS4
  • Excellent behaviour management
  • Strong communication skills
  • Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
  • CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
  • Legal right to work in the UK

Don't miss out on these opportunities - apply now!

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment:

  • Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
  • Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
  • Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
  • Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer 5 times!
  • We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer