Job Description

History Teacher - Oldham (Full Time, ASAP - July 2026)

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a specialist History teacher for a full-time role at a modern secondary academy in Oldham, starting as soon as possible and continuing until July 2026.

The Role
* Full-time: Monday-Friday
* Hours: 8.15am-3.00pm
* Teaching History to KS3 and GCSE (KS5 desirable)
* Planning, delivering and assessing engaging History lessons
* Encouraging critical thinking, analytical skills and a passion for historical enquiry
* Creating a positive, structured classroom environment with high expectations for behaviour and achievement
* Differentiating lessons to support a broad range of abilities
* Contributing to the wider Humanities department where required

The academy is interested in hearing from Early Career Teachers, experienced QTS teachers, or FE lecturers with experience of teaching History to students aged 11-18.

The School
Ofsted Outstanding academy since 2011
Excellent facilities for teaching and learning
Mixed selective grammar school for students aged 11-18

"The curriculum … is built on working harmoniously together. As such, we expect students to learn in an environment that is positive, productive and respectful. Our expectations of behaviour and attitudes of our students are exceptionally high, and we expect, at all times, that students will learn with determination, and in a courteous manner."

Students achieve strong academic outcomes and many progress to study History, Politics, Law and related subjects at university.

Requirements
* QTS/QTLS or FE teaching qualifications (or equivalent overseas qualifications)
* Enhanced DBS (and Overseas Police Check if applicable)
* Full CV with complete employment and education history
* Legal right to work in the UK

Why Join Tradewind?
* Competitive pay rates
* Access to 2,500+ free CPD courses via The National College
* Generous referral scheme
* Interview and lesson-planning support
* Easy online portal for timesheets and availability
* On-site payroll team (not outsourced)
* Flexible holiday pay options
* Free social and networking events

Interested?
Call 0161 674 0138 or email Manchester@twrecruitment.com to apply or find out more.