Teacher of History

Full-Time

Permanent
ECT/MPS/UPS

To start from April 2026

As a rapidly expanding and over-subscribed school, we are seeking to appoint a Teacher of History who can inspire staff and students to achieve. The appointed person will join us from August 2023, and play a key role in our successful, inspiring and popular humanities team.

 
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who wants to work in an environment that genuinely puts pupils first. Regardless of experience, if you have passion and talent for history and want to work hard to ignite this in our young people, then you will fit right into our friendly team. Applications are welcome and equally encouraged from both newly qualified and more experienced colleagues.

John Ferneley College is an exciting (and regularly inspiring) place to work. We are driven by a single vision which is to do our best for every single student and to create an environment where every student can thrive. This guides all of our decision making and forward planning in a very transparent way.

Why join John Ferneley College?

·         an opportunity to work in an exciting, dynamic team with a ‘can do’ attitude to securing life chances for children

·         high aspiration for all our students

·         an extensive and personalised professional development programme

·         a great sense of community and range of opportunities for staff and students

·         opportunities to develop your career within our growing Trust

John Ferneley College is located in Melton Mowbray, a rural market town in Leicestershire which is easily commutable from Grantham, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, and Oakham.

About the Mowbray Education Trust

The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education. Based in Leicestershire and reaching far beyond, our settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.

Mowbray Education Trust Vision and Values

Children First: educating today, inspiring tomorrow.

We are an inclusive community where every child thrives, every voice matters, and together we shape a kind, ambitious, and resilient future.

Our values:

Inclusivity

-       We are an inclusive and inspiring community where every child thrives, ambitions are nurtured, and resilience is celebrated.

Aspiration

-       Educating today, empowering tomorrow – a community where every voice matters and every child reaches their full potential.

Collaboration

-       Together, we build a kind, ambitious, and resilient community where every learner is valued and supported.

For more information about our Trust and schools please visit our website.

Our Trust Employee Benefits

-       High quality continuous professional development throughout the year

-       Career progression opportunities within the Trust

-       Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay

-       Access to the generous Teacher Pension Scheme

-       Cycle to Work Scheme

-       Free eye care tests

-       On-site parking (JFC/IVES/BR/SRD/GRV)

-       Employee wellbeing schemes

-       Accessible central services including HR, finance and IT

Further information

The salary will be dependent on experience but will follow either the Main scale or Upper pay range.

The post is also suitable for ECTs, and we welcome your application.

Closing Date: Midday, Friday 13^th February 2026

Interviews: W/C 23^rd February 2026

For more information about our school, please visit our website.

This move has to be the right one for you so please contact Anna Butler for more information, to arrange a visit or if you would like to have an initial discussion about the role using the Apply Now tab. You can also read more about our Trust below.

Mowbray Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts early if sufficient applications are received.

Mowbray Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working within the Trust to share this commitment. All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.