Teacher of History and Geography - 0.6 FTE
King Edward VII School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2PW10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
29 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 April 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Geography, History
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - to 31 August 2026
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teacher of History and Geography
Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Range 0.6 FTE
Temporary contract to 31st August 2026
Required to start 1 September 2025
We have a vacancy for a confident, enthusiastic, suitably qualified and experienced teacher of History and Geography to join the successful History and Politics and Geography Departments from September 2025.
The successful candidate will:
- be an excellent History and Geography teacher across the full age and ability range
- have a passionate commitment to making History and Geography stimulating and relevant for all
- be familiar with Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 of the National Curriculum, GCSE and A Level requirements
- bring real energy and dynamism to the role, alongside genuine enthusiasm for your subject
- be a skilled ICT practitioner and be comfortable using data to inform planning
- have the calibre and ambition to develop his or her career in and beyond this post
History plays a prominent part in the life of the School and is taught by experienced, specialist teachers who are committed to their ongoing professional development. It is a popular choice at GCSE and Advanced Level, with consistent positive outcomes for students. The department is an outward facing and well-connected one, which shares expertise across the region at both primary and secondary level. We are passionate about engaging all students in the study of History, regardless of ability; we are therefore committed to diversifying, decolonising and creating an inclusive curriculum that reflects and celebrates the community we serve.
Geography plays a prominent part in the life of the School and the department consists of five specialist teachers with dedicated administration support.You would be joining an excellent department and as part of this team you will have the opportunity to teach across the age and ability range up to and including A level. There are fieldwork opportunities for students and residentials take place at key stage 4 and 5. Additionally, Geography is also taught as a discrete subject at Key Stage 3. This is the ideal post for a candidate who wishes to develop their skills and broaden their experience within a supportive environment which will allow them to excel.
What the school offers its staff
King Edward VII School is a thriving, over-subscribed School with a diverse intake. It is a stimulating place in which to work, offering many opportunities to students and staff alike. The School enjoys an excellent reputation and sees the calibre of its staff as a key strength. King Edward VII School has two sites within the S10 area, approximately 1.5 miles apart. At King Edward VII School we offer an excellent benefits package, including a pension, eye test vouchers and a wellbeing package. We also offer a full employee assistance programme (EAP).
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. All applicants are required to read the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy incorporating Self-Harm and Online Safety.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@kes.sheffield.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About King Edward VII School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1733 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Edward VII School website
- Email address
- recruitment@kes.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 229 6560
Local authority maintained secondary School
School location
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