Secondary schools, Sixth Form colleges, and academies across Oxford and surrounding Oxfordshire (OX postcodes, including Central Oxford, Headington, Cowley, and Summertown) are seeking articulate, engaging History Specialists for flexible day-to-day and short-term supply cover across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5.

Role Overview

As a specialist History Supply Teacher, you will step into pre-planned History lessons across various secondary settings in Oxford. Schools value subject specialists who can lead high-level classroom discussions on historical sources, evaluate cause-and-consequence arguments, and maintain a focused learning environment.

This position offers complete flexibility: choose to work anywhere from 1 to 5 days per week with zero lesson planning, marking, or report-writing obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set History lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level)

• Guide pupils through source analysis, historical interpretations, timelines, and analytical essay structures

• Foster structured debate, historical inquiry, and critical evaluation of past events

• Maintain strong classroom management and a quiet, focused environment for reading and writing

• Complete electronic attendance registers accurately at the start of each period

• Leave structured written feedback and handover notes for returning departmental staff

What’s on Offer

• Total Schedule Control: Choose the specific days and local Oxford areas you wish to cover

• Competitive Pay: Paid weekly via PAYE on market-leading daily supply rates

• Zero Admin: No planning, marking, or extra-curricular duties required

• Variety: Experience diverse learning environments across state academies, grammar streams, and independent settings across Oxford

• Long-Term Potential: Opportunity to transition into short-term block bookings or fixed-term positions if desired

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK equivalent (ECTs, Experienced Teachers, and FE/HE lecturers with secondary experience welcome)

• Honors degree in History, Economic History, Ancient History, or a closely related discipline

• Good familiarity with secondary History exam specifications (AQA, Edexcel, OCR)

• Excellent classroom management, analytical communication, and literacy skills

• An active DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

How to Apply

Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for these day-to-day History supply opportunities across Oxford.