KS3 History Teacher and Year Leader
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DZ12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
26 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - U3
Additional allowances
TLR 2.1 for Year Leader
TLR 3.1 for History Project
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a skilled classroom teacher, who can teach History across Year 7 and Year 8 from April 2026. This is a full time position which also includes KS3 year leader responsibilities and history subject improvement project responsibility. There will be an additional TLR payment for year leadership (2.1) and a project based TLR for the History subject improvement project (3.1).
What the school offers its staff
At St. Osmund’s C.E. Middle School we have:
A Christian vision and values which underpin all our work,
Pupils who are motivated and love their school,
A safe school where young people and staff feel that they belong,
First middle school nationally to become a When the Adults Change Partner School,
A relationships policy which secures good behaviour for learning,
A living and breathing celebration of diversity in all school life,
Staff who work collaboratively to allow all pupils to achieve their potential, contributing positively to the world,
Eco-Schools Green Flag (with Distinction)
Fantastic resources, buildings and grounds which form a stimulating working environment,
A happy school where a sense of humour is welcomed!
Visits to the school are encouraged: tours are scheduled to take place Thursday 15th January at 9am, Friday 16th January at 4pm or Tuesday 20th January at 10am or 4pm
An information pack can be found here: Recruitment pack
Applications from both experienced and early career teachers will be welcomed. Please email Mrs R Golledge at recruitment@stosmunds.wessex.ac for further details. All applications should be made via the Dorset Council jobs portal. CV’s will not be accepted. Please apply if your heart tells you that you could belong with us.
Closing date is Monday 26th January, interviews will be held on Friday 6th February.
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:
Childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical
Online and social media checks
Prohibition from teaching checks
Right to work in UK
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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About St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 9 to 13
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 717 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Osmund's Church of England Middle School website
- Email address
- rgolledge@stosmunds.wessex.ac
- Phone number
- 01305 262897
St. Osmund’s C.E. Middle School is an over-subscribed Middle School for Years 5 – 8, located in the thriving county town of Dorchester. The school is proudly part of the Wessex Multi Academy Trust and is Ofsted Good in all areas (2022).
We are a Church of England School built upon the Christian values of hope, community, respect and love.
Arranging a visit to St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rgolledge@stosmunds.wessex.ac.
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