Job Description

Unqualified History Teacher - Secondary School
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term (with potential to become permanent)
Salary: £100-£170 per day (depending on experience and level of school support)

Are you passionate about History and keen to inspire young people-even if you are not yet a qualified teacher?
Would you like to gain valuable classroom experience in a supportive secondary school while building your future teaching career?

We are working with a number of welcoming and inclusive secondary schools across Northampton who are seeking enthusiastic Unqualified History Teachers to join their teams immediately. This is an excellent opportunity for History graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals with strong subject knowledge who are looking to gain hands-on classroom experience.

Your Role:

  • Deliver engaging and well-structured History lessons to KS3 and KS4 students

  • Bring historical topics to life and encourage curiosity, debate and critical thinking

  • Create a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment

  • Adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of learning needs and abilities

  • Work collaboratively with qualified teachers and mentors to plan lessons and reflect on practice

  • Take part in ongoing professional development and contribute to wider school life

What We're Looking For:

  • A degree in History or a closely related subject, or strong subject knowledge

  • Experience working with young people (tutoring, mentoring, classroom support or coaching - desirable but not essential)

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Confidence, organisation and a proactive approach

  • A genuine passion for education and enthusiasm for History

  • Ideal for those considering future teacher training (PGCE, SCITT or apprenticeship routes)

  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

Why Apply?

  • Immediate classroom experience in a secondary school setting

  • Long-term role with the potential to become permanent

  • Supportive school environments offering mentoring, CPD and career development

  • Competitive daily pay with progression opportunities

  • A chance to inspire students and make History engaging and meaningful

If you're ready to begin your teaching journey and share your passion for History in the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for Unqualified History Teacher roles in Northampton - ASAP start.