History Teacher

The Knights Templar School, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6DZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 or April 2027

• Closing date

  17 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Politics, History
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,068 to £52,835 per year

History Teacher job summary

We require for January 2027 or April 2027, an enthusiastic and committed full time/part-time teacher of History to work within a thriving and successful department. The successful applicant will have a passion for their subject, as well a commitment to continuing professional development. The post offers the opportunity to teach across the age and ability range and the successful candidate will be joining a friendly, committed department, currently made up of eight specialist teachers. We are a hugely collaborative department with a strong emphasis on quality first teaching as well as continuing professional development which will be an ideal environment for an early career or more experienced teacher alike.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Believes in young people.

• Is dynamic, innovative and inspirational in the classroom.

• Is keen to work alongside an established, highly motivated team.

• Is passionate about their subject.

• Ensures all students succeed and are able to achieve their maximum potential.

• Has the ability to teach outstanding lessons across the age range.

• Is committed to raising standards of attainment.

• Sets high expectations of themselves and their students.

In return we will offer you:

• ECTs at Knights Templar will receive full support and will benefit from our outstanding coaching and mentoring programme.

• An excellent range of CPD opportunities for staff.

• A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further

• Stability among teaching and support staff which brings both experience and commitment to our school community

• Supportive governing body and a senior leadership team that encourages a large degree of autonomy for middle leaders

• Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment

• A community school in the historic market town of Baldock, 33 miles north of London, within 30-40 minutes of both Cambridge and London by road or train.

• Extra-curricular sporting/musical facilities for staff

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Discounted Sports Centre Membership

• Cycle to work scheme

In April 2023, Ofsted graded the school as “good” and they commented that ‘Pupils want to succeed. They work hard in lessons and enjoy their subjects. They learn and achieve well. This includes the older students in the sixth form.’

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have questions about this role please email Fiona Roper, froper@kts.school.

Closing Date: 09:00, Tuesday, 17 November 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.

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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 The Knights Templar School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1375 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Knights Templar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-knights-templar-school

“The Academy motto “Courage and Courtesy” is evident in the excellent relationships between all students and with adults.” (Ofsted)
Knights Templar School is a very successful school, sitting at the heart of the community in Baldock, Hertfordshire. Students’ results are good and improving and behaviour is excellent. The school is highly regarded locally, being regularly oversubscribed.

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