History Teacher - Widnes - January 2027

Location: Widnes, Halton
Start Date: January 2027
Duration: Until July 2027
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Pay: £174.71-£240.70 per day, dependent on experience

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for a History Teacher to join a secondary school in Widnes from January until July 2027.

This is a genuine, full-time teaching vacancy offering the opportunity to secure a long-term position for the remainder of the 2026/27 academic year.

The school is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic History Teacher who can deliver engaging lessons, develop pupils' historical understanding and contribute positively to the wider Humanities department.

This opportunity would suit an experienced History Teacher or a suitably qualified Early Career Teacher who is looking for a sustained teaching assignment from January.

The Role

As a History Teacher, you will deliver engaging and appropriately challenging History lessons, supporting pupils in developing their knowledge of historical events, interpretations and methods of enquiry.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality History lessons

• Developing pupils' understanding of historical events, societies and periods

• Teaching pupils to evaluate historical sources and interpretations

• Supporting the development of analytical, research and extended writing skills

• Encouraging critical thinking, discussion and historical enquiry

• Assessing pupil progress and providing constructive feedback

• Differentiating lessons to meet varying abilities and learning needs

• Maintaining positive classroom behaviour and high expectations

• Working collaboratively with colleagues in the Humanities department

• Supporting continuity of learning throughout the spring and summer terms

The successful candidate will undertake the planning, preparation, marking and assessment responsibilities associated with a full-time teaching position.

The Ideal History Teacher

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

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

• Have strong History subject knowledge

• Have experience teaching History in a secondary school, including teaching placements

• Can deliver engaging lessons that develop historical understanding

• Are confident supporting pupils with source analysis and extended writing

• Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management

• Can differentiate lessons to support different learning needs

• Have high expectations of pupil progress and achievement

• Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues

• Are available full-time from January until July 2027

Applications are welcome from experienced History Teachers and suitably qualified ECTs.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

As a History Teacher working through Tradewind Recruitment, you'll benefit from:

• Daily pay of £174.71-£240.70, dependent on experience

• Weekly pay

• A genuine long-term teaching position until July 2027

• A dedicated education recruitment consultant

• Free professional development through The National College

• Access to further History teaching opportunities across Halton, Warrington and Merseyside

• Support throughout the recruitment and interview process

• Ongoing support during your placement

About the Opportunity

This vacancy is based at a secondary school in Widnes, with the assignment scheduled to run from January until July 2027.

The school requires a qualified History specialist who can integrate into its Humanities department, maintain continuity of learning and support pupils' progress throughout the spring and summer terms.

The longer-term nature of the position provides an opportunity to develop relationships with pupils and colleagues while contributing to consistent teaching and learning.

Full school details will be shared confidentially with suitable applicants.

Safeguarding and Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to travel reliably to Widnes.

All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced child workforce DBS check and satisfactory professional references.

Apply Today

If you're a qualified History Teacher looking for a full-time teaching opportunity in Widnes from January 2027, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV or contact Anthony Bailey at Tradewind Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Anthony Bailey
Tradewind Recruitment
0151 221 9666
anthony.bailey@twrecruitment.com

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