History Teacher
Frome Community College, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQ3 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Economics, History
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/ UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
History Teacher
MPS/UPS
1.0FTE - Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Frome College has an excellent opportunity for a committed, highly motivated History Teacher, or an ambitious ECT to join our outstanding History Department. The right candidate will inspire and motivate students to excel in their GCSE and A-Level studies. The ability to teach A-Level Economics and/or Diploma in Criminology would be welcomed. Early Careers Teachers are encouraged to apply – we offer a very supportive ECT Induction scheme.
The successful candidate will:
- be an outstanding teacher or Early Careers Teacher (ECT).
- have a passion for their subject and helping students succeed.
- teach inspirational lessons consistently.
- be innovative, creative, enthusiastic – able to deliver results.
- be proactive and promote positivity.
- work effectively as part of a team, with strong organisational and communication skills.
- have a great sense of humour and a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
What the school offers its staff
We offer the successful candidate:
- opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
- a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
- supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
- free parking
- onsite catering and nursery
- salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline
Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
Closing date: Midnight Monday 18th May 2026
Interview date: Thursday 21st May 2026
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Frome Community College
- School type
- Academies, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1284 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Frome Community College website
- Email address
- recruitment@fromecollege.mnsp.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01373 465353
Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
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