Teacher of History

Bloxwich Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  23 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  17 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: History
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS (UPS where applicable)

Teacher of History job summary

Teacher of History

Bloxwich Academy - Leamore Lane, Bloxwich WS2 7NR

Salary: MPS (ECTs Welcome)

Start Date: January 2026

“To know nothing of what happened before you were born is to forever remain a child.” - Cicero

Here at Bloxwich Academy we are looking for a talented Teacher of History who has the passion to provide our children with the best possible experience of this key subject. Could it be you? If you are looking to make a difference to young people’s lives and work in an Academy that invests in your professional development, then we may be the perfect fit for you.

About you:

Whatever your level of experience in the classroom, it’s your passion for the subject that counts. We prize love of learning above all else. Your key skills will include:

Being a good/outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of how children learn;

Possessing a passion to make a difference in pupils’ lives and showing a commitment to school improvement;

Having up to date subject and pedagogical knowledge.

Please see job description for full list of skills, duties and requirements.

About us:
At Bloxwich Academy, we expect everyone to 'be the best they can be'. It is our strong belief that embedding high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices, leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply, please complete our application form on My New Term.

You may also wish to contact the Headteacher, Mr Till jtill@bloxwichacademy.co.uk arrange an informal look at the school for yourself.

Application Deadline: 22nd October 2025

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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

Safeguarding Notice: Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

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 Bloxwich Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 1449 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bloxwich Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bloxwich-academy

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