Supply Desk
£29,344 - 44,919 per year
Aylesbury
Fixed Term | Full Time
30/04/2026
No
HISTORY TEACHER
Location: Aylesbury
Start: September 2026
Full Time: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £29,344–£44,919
What students think History is
Dates. Names. Facts to memorise. Things that already happened
What you teach them it actually is
Cause and consequence
Power and decision-making
Perspective and interpretation
What you do in the classroom
At the start of a lesson, students may expect to copy notes
By the end, they are explaining events in their own words
You will
Teach History across KS3 and KS4 using clear, structured lessons
Break down complex events into understandable steps
Guide students through source analysis and interpretation
Support extended writing with clear frameworks and modelling
Reinforce subject-specific vocabulary consistently
Challenge students to justify opinions with evidence
Prepare pupils for GCSE assessment in a way that builds confidence, not pressure
What your teaching builds over time
Students stop guessing and start explaining
They understand cause and consequence, not just outcomes
They structure answers instead of listing facts
They engage in debate without losing focus
Professional requirements
Experience teaching History or strong subject knowledge
Confidence working with KS3 and KS4 students
Ability to maintain structure in both teaching and behaviour
QTS is desirable; unqualified teachers are welcome to apply, particularly candidates with strong History, Politics, or Humanities backgrounds
Supply Desk can offer you:
Competitive rates of pay
Recommend a friend bonus scheme
Out of hours on-call service
Day to day or long-term assignments
Please contact Eliza on 01296 752 499 for more information and Apply Below
Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
