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  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    21 September 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    11 September 2026

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Job details

Job role

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Subject

History

Working pattern

Part time, full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full time equivalent salary

£34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of History job summary

Are you a passionate and inspiring History teacher looking to make a real difference? Hamstead Hall Academy, part of the Hamstead Hall Academy Trust, is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of History to join our successful team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner to teach History across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the ability to contribute to Key Stage 5 being desirable. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ambitious early career teachers who are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will:

  • Deliver engaging, challenging and inclusive History lessons that inspire a love of learning.
  • Plan and teach a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum that enables all students to achieve their potential.
  • Monitor, assess and provide high-quality feedback to support excellent student progress.
  • Create a positive, purposeful and well-managed learning environment.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the continued success of the Humanities department.
  • Support the wider life of the Academy through attendance at events, parents' evenings and enrichment opportunities.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status and is qualified to teach in the UK.
  • Has a degree in the subject area or a related discipline.
  • Has successful teaching experience in a secondary school environment.
  • Demonstrates excellent classroom practice and high expectations of students.
  • Has strong behaviour management and communication skills.
  • Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and raising standards for all learners.
  • Can teach History to Key Stage 4; experience or knowledge of Key Stage 5 is desirable.
Why Join Us?

At Hamstead Hall Academy, you will become part of a supportive and forward-thinking Academy Trust that is committed to excellence, professional development and staff wellbeing. We offer:

  • A welcoming and collaborative staff team.
  • High-quality CPD and career development opportunities.
  • A culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.
  • The opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives and futures.
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Retail, leisure, and lifestyle discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Eye care contributions
  • Health initiatives including flu vaccinations
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Tusker Car Scheme

Apply now

We encourage you to come and have a look at our Trust. For further details or to arrange an informal visit to see the academy please contact HR- HR@hamsteadhall.com

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

“Hamstead Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates”.

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About Hamstead Hall Academy

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1173 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Website
Hamstead Hall Academy website
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Hamstead Hall Academy is a successful, heavily oversubscribed 11 – 18 Academy in Birmingham with excellent, highly committed staff. Hamstead Hall Academy is a vibrant, dynamic, and interactive Academy for students of all abilities where achievement is at the heart of everything we do.
We are very proud to be a comprehensive and diverse academy serving our local community.
Our Mission Statement, “Success for All Through Hard Work and Harmony” supports our vision to create a learning community where we work together to achieve excellence in everything we do. Student and staff wellbeing are highly valued at Hamstead Hall Academy.
Our ‘5 Ps – Pathway to Success’ are the values that underpin our work with students and the standards we set.
PRIDE – PERSISTENCE – PATIENCE – PREPARATION - PROGRESS

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