Trainee History Teacher

Town/City:Hertfordshire

Salary/Rate:£18,000 - £22,000

County:Hertfordshire

Course:Phase 1

School Type:Secondary

Subject:History

Job ref:SM-HIS-HERTS

Post Date:15. 12. 2025

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Partnerships Co-ordinator

Shah Muzir

Partnerships Coordinator

02045822472

ShahM@grad2teach.ac.uk

About the Role

In this graduate teaching role, you will work alongside experienced History teachers, supporting lessons across the humanities curriculum and gaining hands-on classroom experience. You will be employed in school while completing Grad2Teach’s Level 4 qualification, providing a structured and supportive route into the teaching profession.

As a trainee teacher, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting History teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4
Assisting with lesson delivery, classroom management, and student engagement
Developing subject knowledge in History and related humanities subjects
Working closely with mentors as part of a salaried teacher training route
Preparing for progression into Phase Two and a PGCE pathway

This role is ideal for aspiring History teachers who want to learn on the job while earning a salary.

About You / Candidate Profile

We are seeking a committed aspiring teacher, trainee educator, or future History teacher who is passionate about education and keen to inspire young people.

You will:

Hold (or be working towards) a degree in History or a closely related subject
Be enthusiastic about becoming a qualified History teacher
Be reliable, reflective, and eager to develop professionally
Enjoy working with secondary-aged students
Be motivated to succeed on a structured teacher training programme

Previous experience in schools, tutoring, or youth work is beneficial but not essential. A strong commitment to teaching and learning is key.

Training & Progression

You will complete Phase One, working towards a Level 4 qualification with Grad2Teach
Training is aligned with the Core Content Framework (CCF) and national Teaching Standards
You will receive ongoing mentoring, observations, and professional development
Successful completion of Phase One leads to Phase Two, where you move into independent teaching
Phase Two includes a PGCE route with Coventry University, supporting you to achieve Qualified Teacher Status

This clear progression pathway supports you from trainee teacher to fully qualified professional.

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