Teacher of History

St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 6AB

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048

Teacher of History job summary

St Margaret’s Church of England Academy is seeking to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic and aspirational Teacher of History to join our academy on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to inspire and challenge students through high-quality teaching and learning, whilst contributing to the continued success and development of the History department.

The successful candidate will be committed to raising standards, improving outcomes for all students, and creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive. They will share our Christian values and play an active role in promoting the Academy’s ethos, vision and commitment to excellence.

We are looking for someone who:

Is passionate about History and delivering engaging lessons.

Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour.

Is committed to improving the life chances of all students.

Works effectively as part of a team.

Supports the Christian ethos and values of the Academy.

In return, we offer a welcoming and supportive environment, dedicated colleagues, and opportunities for professional development.

Join us and help shape the future of our students through outstanding teaching and learning.

St Margaret’s Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, online searches, references, right to work and any other relevant safeguarding checks in line with statutory guidance. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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 St Margaret's Church of England Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1000 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Margaret's Church of England Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-margaret-s-church-of-england-academy

“A safe and friendly place to learn”: Ofsted, quoting students, 2019; “The distinctiveness and effectiveness of St Margaret’s as a Church of England school are outstanding”: SIAMS, 2017.

Located in the southern suburbs of Liverpool, St Margaret’s is an oversubscribed 11-18 Church of England boys’ converter Academy with a large mixed Sixth Form. The school enjoys an enviable reputation; attainment is consistently above national averages

St Margaret’s is unequivocally committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. We are also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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