History/Religious Studies Teacher

Overview

History/Religious Studies Teacher - Full-time cover role from ASAP until May 2026 (no planning or marking).

This school offers a calm, well ordered learning environment where pupils benefit from clear routines, positive relationships, and engaging teaching. Leaders promote high expectations for behaviour and learning, and pupils demonstrate respectful attitudes and strong engagement in lessons. Teaching is well supported by effective systems, enabling staff to focus on delivering purposeful learning experiences across the curriculum.

Duties

• Teach History and Religious Studies to KS3 pupils across five days per week
• Deliver engaging lessons using provided planning and resources
• Maintain clear behaviour expectations and a positive classroom environment
• Support pupils' understanding of key historical and religious concepts
• Adapt lesson delivery to meet varied learning needs
• Work collaboratively with departmental colleagues to ensure continuity
• Provide verbal feedback to support pupil progress
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil welfare

Ideal History/Religious Studies Teacher

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or strong subject teaching experience
• Confident teaching History and/or Religious Studies at KS3
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills
• Able to engage and motivate pupils of mixed abilities
• Reliable and available to commit to the full cover period
• Organised, adaptable, and confident working without planning or marking responsibilities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil well being

Safeguarding and Compliance

Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Salary

Salary - dependent on experience - paid weekly through PAYE.