History Teacher (Maternity Cover) Location: Levenshulme Agency: Teaching Personnel School: Ofsted Good Secondary School with an Excellent Reputation Position: Full-Time, January Start (Maternity Cover) Salary: In line with PayScale Role Overview: Teaching Personnel is seeking an enthusiastic and committed History Teacher to join a well-regarded secondary school in Levenshulme. This full-time maternity cover position begins in January, offering the opportunity to inspire students and contribute to a school community known for academic excellence and inclusivity. Key Responsibilities: Engaging Lessons: Plan and deliver high-quality History lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, catering to a range of abilities and learning styles. Curriculum Delivery: Teach a broad and balanced curriculum, exploring key historical events, themes, and concepts while fostering critical thinking and analytical skills. Assessment and Progress: Regularly assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and use data to inform teaching strategies. Classroom Management: Maintain a positive, inclusive, and well-disciplined classroom environment that supports learning and student engagement. Collaborative Working: Work closely with the Humanities department to develop schemes of work, share resources, and contribute to extracurricular activities, such as history clubs or trips. Parental Engagement: Communicate effectively with parents and guardians to provide updates on student progress and address any concerns. Whole School Contribution: Participate in staff meetings, training, and school events to contribute to the wider school community. Ideal Candidate: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Holds QTS or equivalent teaching qualifications with a specialism in History or Humanities. Experience: Proven ability to teach History at the secondary level, with a strong understanding of the curriculum and effective teaching strategies. Passion for History: Enthusiastic about bringing history to life, inspiring curiosity and a love for the subject in students. Adaptability: Skilled in tailoring lessons to meet the needs of a diverse student body, including those with additional learning needs. Strong Communication: Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents. Team Player: Willingness to collaborate within a supportive and dedicated Humanities department. Commitment to Excellence: Dedication to maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, and professional development. Why Join This School? Ofsted Good Rating: Be part of a school that consistently achieves high standards in education and student outcomes. Excellent Reputation: Join a diverse, inclusive community with a commitment to fostering academic and personal growth in every student. Supportive Environment: Benefit from a collaborative, well-resourced department with experienced and welcoming colleagues. Career Development: Gain professional growth opportunities in a school that values staff wellbeing and development. This is an excellent opportunity for a History Teacher to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and dynamic school setting. For more information or to apply for this position, contact Teaching Personnel today All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.