Teacher of History – Maternity Cover
Commencement date: 1st September 2025
Salary: MPR/UPR
Location: Cheshire West and Chester
Contract type: Full Time (part time from 0.7FTE can also be considered)
Contract Term: Temporary – Maternity Cover
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of History to join high-performing and inclusive 11-18 multi-academy school, part of Sandstone Trust with 1200 students on roll. This is an exciting opportunity to join this highly successful academy where teamwork, leadership, and enthusiasm for learning are all notable strengths.
Rated as Good with an Outstanding judgement for in the Sixth Form by Ofsted in April 2023: ‘Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from a high quality education. Pupils at this school achieve highly.’ ‘Sixth Form students experience an exceptionally high quality education, both academically and in terms of their personal development.’
You will:
* Be an inspirational Teacher of History with a track record of ensuring excellent results throughout the age and ability range.
* Be highly organised, and passionate about ensuring excellence for all in teaching, learning and achievement
* Be aspirational about your own professional development and have excellent communication and motivational skills
* Be committed to providing the best possible opportunities for all our young people
We can offer you:
* Support and challenge from a high performing leadership team
* The scope to be creative and innovative in developing approaches to teaching, learning and the curriculum
You will find a school and sixth form that build strong partnerships between staff, students, parents and the wider community. We have a talented hardworking staff, united in their belief that only the best is good enough for our young people. If you are approachable, able to inspire, challenge and develop colleagues, and want to share your vision, passion and energy through leading in this key role, then this may be the job for you!
Please visit the school website to complete the application process:
Closing date: Tuesday 4th March 2025 midday
Interviews will take place: W/C 10th March 2025
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
Safeguarding Policies are available to view on the school website.
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED AND WELCOMED