Teacher of History- Maternity cover

MPS £32,916 - £45,352

September 2026 - September 2027

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and creative teacher of History to join our Ofsted ‘Good’ secondary school at a transformational point in its journey. We are seeking an enthusiastic practitioner with the ability to deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across KS3-KS5.

The History department benefits from state of the art facilities through our new build project, providing an exceptional environment for both staff and students. The successful candidate will join an experienced and thriving History team in a school where the subject is highly regarded and uptake at KS4 and KS5 is strong.

You will become part of a supportive and ambitious staff body within a school that places staff development at the heart of its success, benefiting from a dedicated professional development programme through our Trust’s People Institute. Applications are welcomed from newly qualified as well as experienced professionals who possess the necessary drive and commitment to work with our students to contribute to the continued improvement of Waseley. In return there will be clear opportunities for personal and professional development. This is an incredibly exciting time to join Waseley.

All teachers are subject to the Conditions of Employment set out in their contract of employment and the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. These detail the professional and particular duties required of teachers, together with requirements for Management time, Working time and Guaranteed planning and preparation time. The Trust and its schools comply with these requirements in order to make reasonable demands of teachers as a minimum but optionally offer an incredible wellbeing package including free tea and coffee facilities, free eye tests, flu vaccination, cycle scheme and an employee assistance programme that offers a wide range of free support from emotional to financial and legal.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

Please note that applications must be the creation of the candidate applying. While technology, including artificial intelligence, may be used to help the candidate select certain phraseology, if substantial use of AI is used, the application will be disregarded.

The completed form should be submitted by 9.00am on Monday 11th May 2026.