Teacher of History (Fixed Term Contract, 1 year)
Thornden School, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
12 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Part time: Part-time 0.6 FTE
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year ending 31/08/2027
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the role:
- To teach History to an outstanding standard to all Key Stage 3 and 4 year groups.
- To assist in raising and maintaining standards of student attainment and achievement in the History department.
- To promote learning and to monitor, support and be accountable for student progress in History.
- To ensure consistently high levels of professionalism are maintained.
- To promote the school’s belief in creating a safe environment for students through robust safeguarding practices and maintaining an environment where students feel confident to approach any member of staff with a concern.
We are seeking an individual who has:
- Vision, energy and enthusiasm innovation and perseverance in supporting achievement
- Willingness to pursue high standards, both academic and behavioural
- Professional image and high personal standards
- An excellent team-player who relates well to students, staff, parents and the wider community
- Flexibility and adaptability to meeting the changing needs of the department
- The ability to work under pressure and maintain a good sense of humour
- Resilience, realism and a sense of perspective
- Willingness to contribute to all aspects of school life
What the school offers its staff
- A positive working environment focused on wellbeing, teamwork and high standards
- Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities
- Access to our in‑house Teaching School
- Career pathways through our Teaching School Hubs and Trust-wide leadership development
- Eligibility for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to DBS and other relevant employment checks.
We are committed to equality of opportunity throughout all stages of the recruitment process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Thornden School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1451 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thornden School website
- Email address
- hr@thornden.hants.sch.uk
Thornden is a school where staff, students and parents feel valued. We have a warm community spirit that enables individuals to develop their own talents and abilities, whilst taking the opportunity to try something new and different, without the fear of failure. We have superb teachers and support staff, who take pride in their work and their achievements. They have passion for their subject and an enthusiasm in ensuring that all children in their care reach their full potential.
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