Inspire the Historians of the Future – History Teacher Required in Barnsley Job Title: History Teacher Location: Barnsley Salary Range: £140 – £190 per day (Depending on experience) Start Date: February 2025 Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time Are you a passionate and dedicated History Teacher eager to bring the past to life for young learners? Do you have the expertise to deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons that encourage critical thinking and historical inquiry? GSL Education are seeking an inspiring History Teacher to join a vibrant secondary school in Barnsley, teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Role Overview As a History Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons that develop students’ historical knowledge, research skills and ability to evaluate evidence critically. You will create a stimulating learning environment that fosters curiosity and a love for history while ensuring students achieve their academic potential. Responsibilities of the History Teacher: Deliver engaging and curriculum-aligned History lessons to KS3 and KS4 students. Teach a broad range of historical topics, including British, European and world history. Encourage critical thinking, debate and historical analysis, enabling students to form well-reasoned arguments. Use diverse teaching methods and resources to bring historical events to life. Assess student progress through assignments, coursework and examinations, providing constructive feedback. Create a dynamic and inclusive classroom that caters to diverse learning styles and abilities. Support students in GCSE History coursework and exam preparation, ensuring academic success. Promote historical literacy and help students understand how the past informs the present and future. Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum development and cross-disciplinary learning. Uphold safeguarding and student welfare policies, maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment. Requirements of the History Teacher: A qualified teacher status (QTS) and must hold a PGCE in History, Humanities, or a related subject. Experience teaching History at KS3 and KS4 levels, with a thorough understanding of the national curriculum. Strong classroom management and engagement strategies to inspire students. The ability to bring historical events to life through storytelling, visual aids and interactive activities. Excellent communication and analytical skills, encouraging historical debate and discussion. A passion for developing historical curiosity and promoting independent thinking. Have an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one). 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. What We Offer : Competitive daily rates, ensuring fair and rewarding remuneration. A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance throughout your assignment. The opportunity to work in a well-established and supportive school environment. A chance to ignite a love for history and critical thinking in young minds. If you are an enthusiastic History Teacher ready to inspire the next generation in Barnsley, we would love to hear from you. Join GSL Education and help students unlock the past to understand the future. Apply today and take the next step in your teaching career 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 staff in schools across the UK. For more information or to register your interest in the ‘ History Teacher’ in a secondary schoolrole, 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.