35 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    12 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    5 February 2026

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

History

Working pattern

Full time, part time: Full time, 0.8 FTE will also be considered

Contract type

Fixed term - until 18/12/2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Bishop Walsh Catholic School are seeking to appoint a passionate, ambitious, and forward-thinking Teacher of History. We are looking for a committed and innovative practitioner who brings enthusiasm and a genuine desire to make a difference in students’ progress.

Details of this exciting position can be found on the attached Job Description.

ECTs are welcome to apply; however we are unable to support the ECT induction process.

What the school offers its staff

The St John Paul II Multi Academy is a highly successful Catholic Multi Academy encompassing nine Primary Schools and two Secondary Schools. Our schools are located in the northern area of Birmingham.

The ethos of St John Paul II Multi Academy is Catholic and was founded by the Catholic Church to provide education for children of Catholic families. As a Catholic Multi Academy, we aim to provide a Catholic education for all our pupils. It is essential that the Catholic character of the school’s education be fully supported by all staff within the multi academy. We therefore hope that all staff will give their full, unreserved and positive support for the aims and ethos of the St John Paul II Multi Academy.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher MPsUPS (7) (3).pdf - 146 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bishop Walsh Catholic School

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1081 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Bishop Walsh Catholic School website
Email address
hr@sjp2.net
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bishop-walsh-catholic-school

The St John Paul II Multi Academy is a highly successful Catholic Multi Academy encompassing six Primary Schools and two Secondary Schools. Our schools are based in Sutton Coldfield, Erdington and Aston.
The ethos of St John Paul II Multi Academy is Catholic and was founded by the Catholic Church to provide education for children of Catholic families.
As a Catholic multi academy, we aim to provide a Catholic education for all our pupils. As a Catholic multi academy, Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of every one of our school’s activities. It is essential that the Catholic character of the school’s education be fully supported by all staff within the multi academy. We therefore hope that all staff will give their full, unreserved and positive support for the aims and ethos of the St John Paul II Multi Academy.

Arranging a visit to Bishop Walsh Catholic School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@sjp2.net.

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