Job Description

History Teacher


Location: Gateshead
Start Date: ASAP or January 2026 | Full-Time | Permanent or Long-Term options available

Salary: £140 - £261.79 per day (DOE)

Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a number of secondary schools across Gateshead and the surrounding area, who are actively seeking a History Teacher to join their Humanities department ASAP or from January 2026. Applications are welcome for temporary, short-term, part-time, full-time, and permanent roles.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Teaching engaging History lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with A-Level History opportunities available in some schools)

  • Planning stimulating lessons that explore key historical periods, events, interpretations, and themes

  • Encouraging critical thinking, source analysis, and strong written communication

  • Adapting teaching to support mixed-ability classes and diverse learning needs

  • Working collaboratively within a supportive Humanities department to share resources and good practice

  • Supporting or leading extra-curricular activities such as history clubs, heritage projects, or educational trips

About You:

  • A qualified history teacher (QTS/QTLS or equivalent)

  • Confident delivering the national curriculum for History and preparing students for GCSE exams (and potentially A-Level)

  • Passionate about bringing History to life through engaging teaching, meaningful debate, and real-world connections

  • Committed to helping all students achieve their best through high-quality teaching and support

  • A team player with a positive contribution to school life

  • Humanities experience - including Geography, RE, or Citizenship - is a beneficial additional skill, offering flexibility within departments

  • Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly encouraged to apply, with full induction support provided

What's on Offer:

  • Full-time teaching roles in well-supported Gateshead secondary schools

  • Long-term or permanent contracts to suit your career goals

  • Paid to scale from day one (MPS/UPS), based on experience and additional responsibilities

  • Opportunities for career development within the Humanities faculty

  • Access to strong leadership, supportive colleagues, and well-resourced classrooms

  • Continuous CPD and professional growth opportunities

Professional Development That Works for You:

As part of Tradewind Recruitment, you'll receive free access to education and training via The National College, offering over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses to support your professional development.

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