History Teacher – South Manchester

History Teacher 

Location: South Manchester
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

Are you a passionate and dedicated History Teacher looking for your next opportunity this September?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated QTS History Teacher to join a thriving and supportive secondary school in the South Manchester area. This is a full-time, long-term position, teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 History, including GCSE classes, with full teaching responsibilities including planning, preparation and marking.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students through engaging and thought-provoking History lessons while becoming an integral member of a successful Humanities department.

The Role

As the successful History Teacher, you will:

• Teach engaging and well-structured History lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Deliver GCSE History lessons that challenge and inspire students to achieve their full potential.
• Plan, prepare and assess lessons in line with the national curriculum and examination specifications.
• Mark students’ work, provide constructive feedback and monitor progress.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with the Humanities department and wider school staff.
• Contribute to the school’s high expectations for teaching, learning and student achievement.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience teaching History within UK secondary schools.
• Has excellent subject knowledge across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE History.
• Can confidently plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Has strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Is committed to raising attainment and supporting every student to succeed.
• Demonstrates excellent organisational and communication skills.

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers as well as Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with relevant classroom experience.

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role. 

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