Job Description

History Teacher - Daventry
Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent or Long-Term Supply
Salary: MPS/UPS - Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you an enthusiastic History teacher who loves inspiring students to explore the past and develop critical thinking skills?
Would you like to join a supportive and forward-thinking school in Daventry this September?

Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to partner with a well-established secondary school in Daventry, seeking a dedicated History Teacher to join their team for the 2025/26 academic year. This full-time role is available on either a permanent basis or as a long-term supply position, offering excellent professional development opportunities and a collaborative working environment.

Role Overview:

  • Deliver engaging and well-planned History lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 for experienced candidates

  • Inspire students to develop a passion for History through stimulating lessons and active learning approaches

  • Assess and monitor student progress, providing clear feedback and support tailored to individual needs

  • Play an active role in curriculum development and departmental activities

  • Support wider school initiatives, including extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities

  • Foster a positive classroom environment that encourages respect, curiosity, and academic ambition

Candidate Profile:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification

  • Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching History

  • Ability to engage and challenge students across a range of abilities

  • Excellent classroom management and interpersonal skills

  • Committed to ongoing professional development and teamwork

  • Suitable for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

Why Join This School?

  • Be part of a welcoming and supportive school community in Daventry

  • Competitive salary in line with experience (MPS/UPS)

  • Access to high-quality CPD through The National College and in-house training programmes

  • Opportunities for career progression and leadership development

  • A well-resourced department with a collaborative staff team

  • A chance to make a real difference in students' educational journeys

If you're excited about shaping young minds and bringing History to life, we want to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch with Tradewind Recruitment to learn more about this History Teacher vacancy in Daventry for September 2025.