History and RS Teacher

Baxter College, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5PQ

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: History, Religious education
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Teachers’ Main Scale

History and RS Teacher job summary

Teacher of History/RS

Teachers’ Main Scale, 0.8

Maternity Cover, available from 1st September 2026

Baxter College is seeking a History and RS teacher who can bring the past to life while exploring the big questions of faith and ethics. We are looking for an educator who can encourage an enthusiastic approach to exploring the diverse societies, power structures, and religious movements that define our world. We want an innovative practitioner who can deliver an engaging Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculum that challenges pupils to think deeply about the human story and the belief systems that have shaped it.

In our classrooms, fostering critical thinking and the ability to evaluate historical evidence alongside diverse theological perspectives is essential. We are looking for a driven and ambitious individual who shares our values and can ensure every pupil makes exceptional progress across both disciplines. Join our thriving, inclusive school and use your passion for the Humanities to provide an equitable education.

Baxter College is continuing to grow, which brings an exciting opportunity for a driven, ambitious and motivational person to join our school and trust.

Baxter College is a thriving, inclusive secondary school, providing an equitable education experience to the young people of Wyre Forest. The education we provide at Baxter College is built on six values that provide the nurturing conditions for young people to flourish into successful futures.

At Baxter College, our values are essential to creating a positive and productive learning environment. We strive to instill these values in our students through our everyday conduct, both in and out of the classroom.

• Brilliance: We believe that all students have the potential to be brilliant, and we strive to provide them with the opportunities and support they need to succeed.
  
• Accountability: We believe that students are responsible for their own learning, and we expect them to take ownership of their work and be accountable for their actions.
  
• EXcellence: We believe that students should strive for excellence in everything they do, and we encourage them to challenge themselves and never give up.
  
• Trust: We believe that trust is essential for a positive learning environment, and we trust our students to do their best and behave in a responsible manner.
  
• Engagement: We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in their learning, and we create a variety of opportunities for students to be actively involved in their education.
  
• Routine: We believe that routines help students feel organised and in control, and we encourage students to develop and follow routines.
  

Joining our school community will suit those with:

• A shared commitment to our values and to forming positive working relationships with our community
  
• Experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with families and external agencies.
  
• Commitment to their own professional development and a culture of open professional dialogue
  
• Passion for combating social disadvantage and generating social capital
  
• Enthusiasm for innovation in curriculum and assessment
  

For further details of the post, please refer to the job information pack.

Being part of Severn Academies Educational Trust enables collaboration with best practice across our schools. The Trust is committed to harnessing talent and developing its people and there may be opportunity to undertake further training and development in related disciplines. There may also be flexibility to work across other settings within the trust, for the right candidate.

Other benefits include:

• Generous Occupational Pension
  
• Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support
  
• Free confidential employee helpline 24/7
  
• Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy
  
• Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance.
  

Baxter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and will be subject to reference checks.

Application Procedure:

Please submit application forms via Eteach.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 20th May 2026, with interviews being held on Friday 22nd May 2026.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Baxter College

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 779 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Baxter College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/baxter-college-dy11-5pq

Baxter College is a genuine learning community that has seen consistent improvement over the last 3 years. It has an experienced and supportive staff team and a commitment to improving the wellbeing of the team, guided by our influential staff council. We want all voices to have an active role in our improvement journey. If you are interested please come and meet us, you will enjoy being here.

The post holder will demonstrate their commitment to their subject and how they can support the trust in fostering collaboration and staff subject development. They will play a key role in ensuring that the continual improvement of the quality of student's learning is at the top of the business agenda and will be responsible for developing the department to ensure its long-term success and sustainability.

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