CAL of History
Nene Park Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7EA20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 8am
Date listed
12 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS Plus TLR 2.2 (£5,873)
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS Plus TLR 2.2 (£5,873)
CAL of History job summary
Job overview
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2.2
Hours: Core school hours
We have an exciting opportunity for a CAL of History to join Nene Park Academy! You will play a key role in leading the History team and providing class teachers with expert subject knowledge. Your wealth of experience and knowledge will provide valuable support and guidance to promote a positive learning environment within the curriculum team.
The opportunity
- To provide high quality, valuable support to students and teaching staff to share expert subject specific knowledge.
- Be able to professionally support the development of subject teachers, contributing to their continued success and growth.
- Monitor and evaluate the progress of all students to ensure they are prepared for upcoming exams. Reporting students progress to parents and offering support where required.
- Be the voice of expressing views, concerns and interests to the Curriculum Lead and Senior Leadership team.
- Proactively inform subject teachers of any changes to the curriculum.
The ideal candidate
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Excellent classroom practitioner and ability to build strong, meaningful relationships.
- Experience of providing subject knowledge to students and teachers.
- Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity.
About Nene Park Academy
Based in the heart of Peterborough, next to Ferry Meadows, we are a proud member of Meridian Trust. For the third time in a row, in October 2023 we were rated as a ‘Good’ provider by Ofsted. Inspectors highlighted ‘pupils know there are high expectations for their achievement and attendance. They benefit from an interesting and engaging curriculum,’ and that ‘trips and visits help to bring the curriculum to life for pupils.’
Academic excellence is important, but the values that go with the achievement of the students are critical in ensuring that our students are well prepared for the challenges which await them beyond the school gates. At NPA, we encourage students to explore their identity and strengths and provide the expertise that helps them to transform individual talents into accomplishments - accomplishments which will make them valued and respected in an increasingly complex world.
About Meridian Trust
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
Cycle to work scheme
Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
Free on-site parking
Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications: 8am Monday 1st June 2026
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Nene Park Academy
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1476 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Nene Park Academy website
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