Position: History Teacher – Maternity Cover
Contract Type: Full Time, Temporary, Maternity Cover
Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Contact: Danna Crous – (url removed)
Salary: £35,602 (M1)–£54,328 (UPS3) per annum, London Fringe pay scale
Salary depends on experience and pay scale position, with the maximum applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience.
About the Role:
A secondary school in Borehamwood is seeking an enthusiastic History Teacher for maternity cover. You will join a supportive humanities department within a modern learning environment and a school community with a strong sense of belonging.
Teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, you will bring historical events, people and ideas to life through engaging, thought-provoking lessons. You will help pupils analyse evidence, evaluate interpretations and develop well-reasoned arguments.
This History Teacher role suits a confident classroom practitioner who combines strong subject knowledge with high expectations, positive relationships and a collaborative approach.
Requirements:
· A recognised teaching qualification and experience teaching History across KS3 and KS4
· Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for History
· Confidence teaching pupils of different abilities and backgrounds
· Effective classroom management and high expectations of pupil progress
· Commitment to safeguarding and willingness to complete relevant pre-employment checks
Key Responsibilities:
· Plan and deliver engaging History lessons across KS3 and KS4
· Develop pupils skills in evidence analysis, historical interpretation and argument writing
· Adapt teaching to support different learning needs
· Assess progress and provide constructive feedback
· Encourage curiosity, discussion and independent thinking
· Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the wider humanities department
Our client can offer you:
· A modern, well-equipped learning environment
· An established, supportive humanities team
· A welcoming school community with strong staff connections
· The opportunity to make an immediate impact during maternity cover
Why work via Teach-Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.
We:
· Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
· Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
· Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
· Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process:
Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
