History Teacher
Outwood Academy Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4LG6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
20 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 October 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 Hours a Week, Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Outwood Academy Hindley, Wigan, has an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of History with an excellent knowledge and understanding of the subject as well as a passion for History. We are a diverse and vibrant 11-16 academy with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child in our care. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. Our three core priorities are that we place students first; raise standards and transform lives.Applications are invited from both teachers in the early stages of their career and experienced professionals.
As Principal of Outwood Academy Hindley, I am excited to introduce you to our school which was recently judged to be 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted. The report recognised our 'culture of care' and the welcoming environment that you would be joining if you were a member of staff here.
There was also recognition of the 'strong emphasis on staff development'; if you are passionate about education and improving your practice, you are guaranteed to be given excellent CPD opportunities.The team at Outwood Hindley is exceptional; there is a strong sense of teamwork and staff demonstrate commitment to transforming the lives of our students and modelling the behaviours that lead to them being successful in the widest sense. Similarly our students are kind, welcoming, well-mannered and keen to try their best and improve. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is a proud 'family' of schools and is recognised as one of the highest performing multi-academy trusts in the country. At Hindley we benefit from the support of Trust leaders and we are absolutely committed to the core principles of the trust: we put students first in everything we do and we want to transform the lives of the students in our care.
At Outwood Academy Hindley all students study both history and geography in years 7, 8 and 9, with all students choosing at least one humanity to study at GCSE. Our history department is incredibly supportive and together they have developed an exciting, innovative curriculum from Year 7 to Year 9 which builds key historical knowledge, concepts and skills preparing students well for their GCSE studies and life beyond the academy. At GCSE we follow the Edexcel History course studying Medicine c1250 - present, Elizabethan England 1558 - 88, the American West c1835 - c1895 and Germany 1918 - 39. Results at GCSE this year improved by 13% at 4+ and 5+ so you would be joining a team who are highly motivated and building on success.
If you have a similar passion for improving the life chances of young people, I am very keen to meet you and welcome you to our team.
What the school offers its staff
What will we do for you?The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools and you will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and ambitious organisation. The Trust guarantees every member of staff CPD and development opportunities.
● A competitive salary with pay progression
● A fantastic pension and additional benefits
● Flexible family friendly policies from day one
● Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
● Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles)
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Outwood Academy Hindley
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 921 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Outwood Academy Hindley website
- Email address
- m.haughton@hindley.outwood.com
- Phone number
- 01942 767704
Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Hindley
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.haughton@hindley.outwood.com.
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