Teacher of History

Fernwood School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2FT

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 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: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (FTE) MPS1 - UPS3 Considered. Contract is for 3 days a week (days to be agreed). Salary noted is FTE and will be prorated to reflect the 0.6 contract.

Teacher of History job summary

The ideal candidate will bring strong subject expertise, a passion for curriculum development, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively. They will demonstrate a commitment to working constructively within a supportive and forward‑thinking team. This is a 0.6 contract, 3 days a week (working days to be agreed). Please note the salary listed is FTE and will be on a prorated to reflect the 0.6 contract.

The Fernwood School has a long‑standing tradition of excellence and an ambitious vision for the continued growth of its curriculum. Our well‑established History Department works collaboratively to deliver a carefully sequenced, thoughtfully planned curriculum underpinned by current research and high‑quality teaching and learning strategies. We are now seeking an inspiring teacher to join the team, bringing fresh ideas, innovation, and a commitment to driving further excellence.

The successful candidate will be a dedicated subject specialist with strong knowledge and a genuine passion for inspiring a love of History. The department sits within a wider Humanities faculty of specialist staff, committed to developing students’ subject fluency and recognised for creating engaging learning experiences both in and beyond the classroom.

Fernwood is a large 11-16 School, enjoying an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour. We offer a school with:

• An ethos of ‘High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All’
• A wonderful group of students who behave well and have high aspirations
• Staff and Trustees that are professional and enjoy working together for the benefit of the young people we serve
• An Ofsted outstanding judgement
• A strong Progress 8 and Attainment 8 score
• Access to 24 hours a day confidential employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

The Trustees and staff are committed to continuous improvement and welcome applications from candidates with drive and determination to work in an environment that inspires and challenges students of all abilities and from all backgrounds.

The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services check along with other relevant employment checks. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Self-Disclosure is required for all applicants shortlisted for interview. Online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants as part of due diligence checks.

Please submit your completed application explaining how your skills, qualities and experience would enable you to be successful in the role to the Headteacher, Mr. C Gell via My New Term.

If you have any questions about the role prior to applying, please contact Ms Dinah Crompton: d.crompton@fernwood.school

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

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Fernwood School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1536 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fernwood School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fernwood-school-nottingham

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