History Teacher

Oasis Academy Don Valley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 3TY

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 November 2026

• Closing date

  29 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (692)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: History
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS

History Teacher job summary

Inspire the next generation by bringing history to life.

Are you a passionate and ambitious History teacher looking to make a real difference? Do you believe that understanding the past empowers young people to shape the future? If so, Oasis Academy Don Valley would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an exceptional Teacher of History to join our dedicated and growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students, ignite curiosity, and create memorable learning experiences within a thriving academy committed to excellence and inclusion.

The Role

As Teacher of History, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging History lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Inspire a love of history through creative and challenging teaching.
• Encourage students to think critically, analyse evidence and develop their understanding of the world around them.
• Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities.
• Support students to achieve excellent academic outcomes while fostering a genuine enthusiasm for the subject.
• Play an active role in the wider life of the academy.

Why choose Oasis Academy Don Valley?

At Oasis Academy Don Valley, we are united by a shared belief that every child deserves an outstanding education, regardless of their background or starting point. As part of the wider Oasis Community Learning family, we are committed to transforming lives through learning, aspiration and opportunity.

Our staff are passionate about delivering engaging lessons, building strong relationships, and ensuring every student is equipped with the knowledge and confidence to succeed.

This is more than just a teaching role; it is an opportunity to help shape futures, raise aspirations, and become part of a community that believes every child can achieve great things.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to high quality Oasis training and development programmes.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work life balance.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people and the local community.

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated History teacher ready to inspire the historians, leaders and changemakers of tomorrow, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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 Oasis Academy Don Valley

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1116 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-don-valley

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