Teacher of History

Bridge Learning Campus, Bristol, BS13 0RL

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: History
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,351.28 Annually (Actual) M1-M6; UPS1-UPS3, depending on experience

Teacher of History job summary

Salary: Main Scale / UPS

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026 at 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 13th January 2026, Time TBC

Start date: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will plan and deliver high-quality History lessons across the secondary age range, securing strong progress for all students. They will contribute to the development and delivery of an ambitious and coherent History curriculum, using assessment effectively to inform teaching and provide meaningful feedback. They will establish and maintain high standards of behaviour and create a positive, inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of all learners, including those with SEND and from disadvantaged backgrounds. The role requires strong collaboration with colleagues within the department and across the school, alongside a commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice. You will work closely with colleagues, support staff, and families to provide an engaging, inclusive learning environment where all pupils thrive both academically and personally.

We are looing for:

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable History teacher who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. The successful candidate will have strong subject knowledge, high expectations of all pupils, and a reflective approach to their practice.

This role is suitable for both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners. ECTs will benefit from a supportive induction and coaching programme, while experienced teachers will have opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and wider departmental improvement.

Above all, we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellent behaviour, inclusive practice, and ensuring that all students develop a deep understanding of history and a genuine curiosity about the past.

We offer:

• Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust
• Paid induction and training suited to the role
• Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Use of the Cycle Scheme
• Paid completion of a DBS check
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based)
• Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme
• Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority

Fluency Duty

This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.

Safeguarding Statement

Trust in Learning (Academies) is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ most recent Guidance. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job.

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

Trust in Learning (Academies) is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ Guidance.

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bridge Learning Campus

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 1241 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bridge Learning Campus website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridge-learning-campus

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