History Teacher

Looking for a History Teacher in Barnsley! Job Title: History Teacher Location: Barnsley Salary: Up to £200 per day (depending on experience and qualifications) Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time Start Date: September 2026 Are you passionate about bringing history to life and inspiring students to explore the past? A welcoming secondary school in Barnsley is looking for a dedicated History Teacher to join their team from September. About the Role: As a History Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, encouraging students to develop historical knowledge, analytical thinking and a deeper understanding of significant events and cultures. Working alongside a supportive humanities department, you will help create an inclusive classroom where every learner is encouraged to achieve their best. About the School: This inclusive secondary school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Staff work collaboratively to maintain high expectations, positive behaviour and strong pastoral care, creating an enjoyable and rewarding place to teach. Responsibilities: • Plan and deliver engaging History lessons across KS3 and KS4. • Assess, monitor and record student progress. • Differentiate learning to meet the needs of individual students. • Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment. • Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies. • Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers where appropriate. • Contribute to the wider life of the school where appropriate. Requirements: • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. • Experience teaching History within a secondary school setting. • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills. • Excellent communication and organisational skills. • A passion for delivering high-quality History lessons. • An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through GSL Education. If you're ready to inspire young people and are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV today. To work with GSL Education as a History Teacher, you should: • Have the right to work in the UK. • Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years. • Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education. Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check. As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area. For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Paul Zivkovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.