Job Description

History Teacher - Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Start Date: October 2025 (or sooner if available)
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent or Long-Term Supply
Salary: MPS/UPS - Competitive, dependent on experience

We're looking for a capable and engaging History Teacher or Humanities teacher to join a busy and vibrant Academy in Welwyn Garden City from October 1st.
Are you looking to join a supportive and progressive school backed by a well funded MAT? Perhaps you'd like a temporary contract in the first instance before progressing to permanent contract for Jan 2026?

Tradewind Hertfordshire Secondary, is supporting a well-regarded MAT to source a History Teacher for one of their schools in Central Hertfordshire. This is a full time post for the duration of the 2025/26 academic year starting October 1st or following the half term. Suitable for both experienced teachers and ECTs it also offers the chance to progress onto a permanent contract from January 2026.

The Role:

  • Teach Key Stage 3 & 4 History.

  • Deliver well-structured and upbeat lessons to promote curiosity and inspire an interest in History

  • Planning, assessment and development within the Humanities department

  • Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners

  • Engage in all parts of the school life, including enrichment activities, trips and extra-curricular

What We're Looking For:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent UK-recognised teaching qualification OR experience teacher KS 3 & 4 History in the UK

  • Specialism in History teachers able to offer 2nd Humanities also welcome to apply with scope for timetabling

  • Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and the ability to engage students of all abilities

  • Strong communication and classroom management skills

What we can offer:

  • A full-time opportunity leading to a Permanent contract in a supportive and well-led school / MAT

  • Competitive day rates paid in line with MPS & UPS uplifted rates

  • Access to high-quality CPD and training through our partnership with The National College (FREE!!)

  • A welcoming leadership team who value collaboration and reward professional teachers

If you're interested in a permanent post and bring History to life, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Sam at Tradewind for more info about this History Teacher / Humanities teacher post on 01727 236255 or by sending your CV to Sam.taylor@twrecruitment.com