Teacher of History
£31,650 to £49,083
Required for September 2025
Forge Valley School is an 11-18 Academy sponsored by Tapton School Academy Trust. We are an Ofsted “Good” school with the ambition and capacity to improve further. The school serves over 1500 pupils and since the school’s reputation goes from strength to strength, the number of pupils at Forge Valley School is expected to rise further.
Our key strength is our staff who are committed to ensuring all pupils become the best they can be. Although we work as a team, we recognise each member of staff as an individual and offer bespoke CPD and support. Above all, we are a team that enjoys working here at Forge Valley School; who are supportive, approachable and ambitious for each other and ourselves.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher to join our History Department. The successful candidate will be required to teach History to the full range of pupils at Key Stages 3 and 4. Experience of teaching Politics at KS5 would also be a distinct advantage. We believe this is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and well-motivated teacher to join the school at this exciting time. ECT are encouraged to apply – our excellent ECT programme is further enhanced by support across the Academy Trust.
Are you:
· passionate about teaching and learning?
· an excellent practitioner with a positive attitude?
· an outstanding and innovative teacher?
· able to teach across a range of ages and abilities?
· a firm believer in the potential of all pupils?
We can offer you:
· the opportunity for professional growth
· first class continuing professional development opportunities
· a modern, £27 million, state of the art working environment
· access to an on-site gym which is free to staff members
· Support from an experienced and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body who are committed to staff wellbeing and reduction in workload
Forge Valley is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with Forge Valley School Safeguarding procedures -
For further information or to visit the school, please contact: -
Lorna Jennings – PA to Headteacher
Forge Valley School, Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HG
Telephone: 0114 234 8805
Email: applications@forgevalley.sheffield.sch.uk or go to
Closing date: 13/4/2025
Shortlisting: 14/4/2025
Interview: TBC