History Teacher
- Location: Powys, Mid Wales
- Contract type: Flexible temporary and supply opportunities
- Start date: By agreement
- Salary: Competitive rates of pay
About the role
- Elementa Wales is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic History Teacher to deliver engaging secondary History lessons in schools across Powys.
- You will help learners explore significant people, events and periods, develop strong enquiry skills and evaluate historical evidence. Through clear explanations and thoughtful discussion, you will encourage pupils to understand how the past has shaped Wales, Britain and the wider world.
Key responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging History lessons in line with the Curriculum for Wales.
- Develop pupils' knowledge, historical enquiry, source analysis and extended writing skills.
- Adapt teaching to meet different abilities and additional learning needs.
- Assess progress, manage classroom behaviour and provide constructive feedback.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Strong subject knowledge and experience teaching History in a secondary school setting.
- Effective classroom management, communication and organisational skills.
- A positive, flexible and professional approach to teaching.
Desirable:
- Experience teaching examination classes, supporting pupils with ALN or delivering Welsh history (beneficial but not essential).
- Welsh-language skills are also welcomed.
Why work with Elementa Wales?
- Flexible teaching opportunities in schools across Powys.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Professional support, development and a responsive recruitment team.
- Bring the past to life and help young people become curious, informed and confident learners.
Safeguarding
- Elementa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Successful applicants will complete thorough pre-screening and an interview, attend an insight session, and may visit one of our Alternative Provision or SEND school sites.
- Successful applicants will also require an enhanced DBS check and must complete a 12-week (60 paid days) employment trial period.
Please apply with your full, up-to-date CV. All applicants will receive a prompt response.