Teacher of History

Farlingaye High School, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JX

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: History
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of History job summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity to an enthusiastic teacher to begin or enhance their career as part of a dynamic team as Teacher of History. The role is full time, temporary for one academic year.

In Humanities we aim to develop an enthusiastic, progressive and challenging learning environment for all students, by providing interesting and stimulating lessons and using a range of engaging teaching & learning styles, both inside and outside the classroom. We will enable students to investigate and understand the world’s past and present, in order to make them better citizens and decision-makers for the future.

The person appointed will be assured of considerable support; we are a very successful, enthusiastic, hardworking faculty who are keen to share ideas and the principle of mutual professional support is paramount.

Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the school, and will be warmly welcomed. Please contact our HR team on hr@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk or 01394 385720 should you wish to visit the school or have any questions.

Full information about the job role is detailed in the attached job information book. If you would like to discuss the job role further, please do not hesitate to contact Peter Smith, Headteacher: psmith@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk or Nick Webb, Head of Faculty: nwebb@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing Date: 9.00 am Friday, 15th May 2026

Interview Date: Friday, 22nd May 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Bungay High School, Holbrook Academy, Kesgrave High School, Castle EAST School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston, Kyson and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.

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

Farlingaye High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 Farlingaye High School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1883 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Farlingaye High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/farlingaye-high-school

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