History and Politics Teacher (Long-Term Cover)

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire

Salary: Up to £232.57 per day / Equivalent up to MPS 6 (Paid Weekly via Timesheet)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary

Start Date: 1st September 2026 or Sooner

Suitable For: Experienced Teachers & Early Career Teachers (ECT)

Are you an engaging Humanities specialist looking for a substantial long-term placement with the benefit of regular income? We are seeking to appoint a passionate History and Politics Teacher for a highly regarded school community in Blackburn starting 1st September 2026.

This is a full-time, long-term contract role running for a minimum of two terms covering a planned absence. Unlike traditional permanent contracts, this role is processed via weekly timesheets, offering you reliable, prompt weekly remuneration. We welcome applications from experienced professionals looking to secure a top-tier daily rate equivalent up to MPS 6, as well as enthusiastic Early Career Teachers (ECTs) seeking a supportive environment to develop their practice.

What the Role Offers: • Weekly Pay Structure: No waiting for a monthly payroll cycle submit your hours and get paid weekly via secure digital timesheets.

• Premium Daily Rates: Scale-linked pay matching your experience, up to the MPS 6 daily equivalent (£220 - £232+ per day depending on final pay model).


• A-Level Exposure: Take ownership of an established timetable teaching KS3/KS4 History and KS5 Government & Politics.


• Streamlined Administration: Access to dedicated portal support for quick timesheet sign-offs every Friday.

Key Responsibilities: • Deliver high-quality, high-impact History lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE).

• Plan and deliver the A-Level Government & Politics curriculum, guiding sixth-form students through complex political systems, ideologies, and contemporary global structures.


• Maintain accurate tracking, assessment, and marking records in line with department expectations.


• Foster an analytical, critical-thinking classroom environment where students feel confident debating and evaluating historical and political events.


• Complete timesheets accurately and submit them weekly for prompt payment processing.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have: • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent UK recognised teaching qualification.

• A relevant degree (History, Politics, International Relations, or standard Humanities pathways).


• Strong subject knowledge of current GCSE exam specifications and A-Level Politics boards.


• Excellent classroom management and the ability to hit the ground running in an active long-term post.


• Reliability regarding administrative tasks, including punctual timesheet submissions.

How to Apply: If you are an exceptional teacher of History and Politics looking for a premium long-term vacancy with reliable weekly pay in Blackburn, please hit 'Apply Now' to upload your current CV.

All candidates registered for this long-term supply post must hold or be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service and provide complete employment references.

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