Job Description

History Teacher - Northampton
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Supply (with potential to become permanent)
Salary: MPS/UPS - Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a passionate History teacher ready to inspire students to explore the past and think critically about the world around them?
Are you available to start immediately and looking to join a supportive secondary school in Northampton?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-regarded secondary school in Northampton to recruit a committed History Teacher for an immediate start. This is a full-time, long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate, offering a supportive environment and excellent professional development opportunities.

Role Overview:

  • Deliver engaging and well-structured History lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4

  • Inspire curiosity and enthusiasm for History through creative and interactive teaching approaches

  • Assess, monitor, and track student progress, providing constructive feedback to support achievement

  • Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

  • Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes high expectations

  • Support whole-school initiatives and enrichment activities where appropriate

Candidate Profile:

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

  • Strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for History

  • Ability to motivate and challenge students of varying abilities

  • Strong classroom management and communication skills

  • A collaborative team player committed to professional development

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

Why Join This School?

  • Friendly and supportive school community in Northampton

  • Competitive pay in line with MPS/UPS

  • Access to high-quality CPD and ongoing support from Tradewind Recruitment

  • Well-resourced History department with a collaborative team ethos

  • Opportunity to make a real impact from day one

If you're an enthusiastic History teacher available for an immediate start and eager to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment to find out more about this History Teacher role in Northampton.