Teacher of History

Gillingham School, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2026

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £36,400.00 - £53,040.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of History job summary

We are excited to offer the opportunity for a talented professional to be a Teacher of History at Gillingham School. Candidates will be well supported by a strong department team and the work of the United Learning subject advisory team. Teaching will be underpinned by a robust, academic curriculum, assessment and a whole school approach to Teaching and Learning.

The successful candidate will primarily teach History lessons.

You will have a vision for achieving outstanding outcomes and a remarkable experience for our students, in line with United Learning's Framework for Excellence.  

You will have the opportunity to teach students in Years 7 to 13 and will join a highly committed and successful team who support one another to succeed and have a shared interest in professional learning and development of the subject.

About Gillingham School

At Gillingham School, Dorset we believe every role, plays a vital part in shaping our vibrant learning community. We’re proud to offer a supportive, inclusive environment where you are encouraged to inspired to make a difference. Explore our current vacancies and find out how you can become part of our dedicated team. To see more information, please click here to see our website.

Benefits  

More pay, more time, and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career, and more. Teach with United Learning for a more rewarding career.  

More Pay... 

We pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector  

Cash towards medical treatments 

Generous staff discount schemes 

More time... 

Three extra INSET days for planning   

At least one personal day a year  

And more support......  

Great training for your career   

Exceptional curriculum resources   

Expert subject advice   

Support for your wellbeing 

Additional Information 

We are working hard to become a more diverse organisation - which is key to our commitment to bringing out the best in everyone. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this ethos and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Group as a whole. We always appoint on merit. We are open to discussing flexible working options.  

We reserve the right to invite strong candidates to interview in advance of the closing date, so encourage early applicants.

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

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

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Gillingham School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: Up to 1850 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Gillingham School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gillingham-school-gillingham

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