Job Title: History Teacher
Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire
Salary: £130 – £250 per day
Contract Type: Flexible contracts available
Start Date: Flexible options available

About History Teacher Hertford:

Job Description:

Are you a passionate History Teacher in Hertford looking for your next teaching opportunity? T4Teachers is currently recruiting enthusiastic and knowledgeable History Teachers to join secondary schools across Hertford and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re looking for a long-term placement, permanent role, or the flexibility of day-to-day supply teaching, we can help you find a position that matches your experience, career aspirations, and preferred working pattern.

As a History Teacher, you’ll inspire students to explore the past, develop critical thinking skills, and understand how historical events continue to shape the modern world. You’ll play an important role in helping pupils build confidence, analyse evidence, and engage with a wide range of historical topics.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inspiring History lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 in line with the national curriculum.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons that encourage curiosity, independent thinking, and academic achievement.
• Use a variety of teaching methods and historical resources to bring significant events, people, and periods of history to life.
• Assess, monitor, and track student progress, providing constructive feedback to help pupils achieve their full potential.
• Maintain excellent classroom management while promoting positive behaviour and an inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and senior leadership teams to support pupil development and school improvement.

Requirements

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching History within a secondary school environment.
• Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for history education.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to work within schools across Hertford and the surrounding Hertfordshire area.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Earn between £130 and £250 per day depending on your qualifications, experience, and the type of teaching role.

Flexible Contracts

Choose from full-time, part-time, long-term, permanent, or day-to-day supply teaching opportunities to suit your lifestyle.

Professional Development

Access ongoing CPD, training opportunities, and career development support to help you continue progressing within education.

Supportive Schools

Work within welcoming and well-supported secondary schools that value excellent teaching and invest in staff development.

Work-Life Balance

Enjoy flexible teaching opportunities that give you greater control over your working week while maintaining a rewarding teaching career.

FAQs

1. What salary can I expect as a History Teacher in Hertford?

History Teachers working through T4Teachers can earn between £130 and £250 per day, depending on their experience, qualifications, and the type of placement. Long-term and permanent positions may also offer additional benefits depending on the school.

2. What types of History Teacher jobs are available?

We recruit for a variety of History Teacher roles across Hertford, including day-to-day supply, long-term contracts, maternity cover, fixed-term positions, part-time roles, and permanent teaching vacancies.

3. Can Early Career Teachers (ECTs) apply?

Yes. We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers as well as experienced History Teachers. Our consultants work closely with local schools to help ECTs find supportive environments where they can begin and develop their teaching careers.

4. Which year groups will I teach?

Most History Teacher vacancies involve teaching students across Key Stages 3 and 4, with some schools also offering opportunities to teach A-Level History at Key Stage 5.

5. Is previous secondary school experience required?

While previous experience teaching History in a secondary school is beneficial, we encourage all qualified teachers with strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject to apply.

6. Will I be based in one school?

This depends on the type of role you choose. Long-term and permanent positions are usually based in one school, while supply teachers may gain experience across several secondary schools in Hertford and the surrounding areas.

7. Why choose T4Teachers?

With more than 20 years of education recruitment experience, T4Teachers has built strong relationships with schools across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. We provide expert career advice, dedicated consultant support, interview guidance, and access to a wide range of teaching opportunities, including vacancies that are not always advertised publicly.

8. How do I apply?

Simply send us your CV along with details of your teaching experience and availability. One of our experienced education recruitment consultants will contact you to discuss suitable History Teacher jobs in Hertford and help you find the right opportunity for your career.

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