Teacher of History
King's Leadership Academy Bolton, Bolton, BL3 3HLThis job expired on 18 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
18 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 May 2025
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) M/UPS depending on expereince
Teacher of History job summary
Teacher of History – King’s Leadership Academy Bolton
Inspire. Challenge. Excel.
King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed Teacher of History to join our thriving and high-performing school. This position has become available due to the internal promotion of a valued colleague, and we are now looking for an individual who shares our belief in the power of knowledge and character education to transform lives.
King’s Bolton is a non-selective free school grounded in traditional values and informed by the most effective international educational research. As part of the Great Schools Trust, we are proud of our growing reputation for excellence and are significantly oversubscribed, reflecting the strong demand for our distinctive approach to education.
Our History department is dynamic, ambitious, and dedicated to fostering a genuine passion for the past. It offers an intellectually rich curriculum that sparks curiosity, promotes critical thinking, and encourages students to engage deeply with the narratives that have shaped our world. This is a rare opportunity to join a dedicated team and contribute meaningfully to the academic and cultural life of the school.
We deliver a knowledge-rich, chronologically coherent curriculum that places powerful stories and disciplinary thinking at its heart. Schemes of work are carefully planned and resourced to a high standard, with a focus on supporting teacher work-life balance through minimal marking policies and research-led teaching practices.
At King’s Bolton, we are proud of our unique mission: to develop not only academic excellence but also the character and leadership skills of every child. Our students are hardworking, polite, and driven—making every lesson a rewarding experience. We often hear from staff that this is a school where people look forward to Monday mornings.
As a valued member of the Great Schools Trust, you will benefit from:
- Weekly dedicated CPD time that supports your ongoing development.
Access to exceptional leadership training and career progression opportunities.
A collaborative, caring culture that puts staff wellbeing at the forefront.
An unwavering focus on academic rigour, character education, and high expectations.
This role is more than a teaching post; it’s a chance to inspire future leaders, contribute to a values-driven community, and grow as a professional in an environment where staff and students flourish.
We’re looking for an inspirational History Teacher with:
- Strong subject knowledge and a passion for your specialist subject.
- The ability to engage and motivate students.
- High expectations for academic achievement and personal development.
Please apply via the following link:
Apply on MyNewTerm
For any queries or to arrange a conversation or visit, please contact:
Jemma Harvey – j.harvey@kingsbolton.com
King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff o share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
To find out more about working for the Great Schools Trust and King’s Leadership Academy Bolton check out our Twitter or website and please get in touch if you would like a visit or chat with the Principal.
About King's Leadership Academy Bolton
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 910 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- King's Leadership Academy Bolton website
Welcome to King’s Leadership Academy Bolton, a non-selective free independent school in the state sector that is providing a world class education for the young people of Great Lever.
King’s is founded on international research and traditional values with a huge focus on leadership and academic development.
Our vision is “To develop in each of our student the academic skills, intellectual habits, qualities of character and leadership traits necessary to succeed at all levels and become successful citizens in tomorrow’s world”.
At King’s we believe every child can succeed and that great teaching is the key to that success. This sentiment is reflected in our motto, ‘Credimus’, which translated from Latin literally means we believe.
We believe in appointing only the very best teachers and staff who are committed to serving the students and parents of this community. We believe in having the highest expectations of ourselves and our students as well as accepting no excuses for underperformance. We believe that our school exists to shape the life chances of all our students in order that they can attend the best Universities or places of employment in the years to come. We believe in fully supporting our students throughout their education.
King’s is unique, in that we have developed a highly personalised approach to our provision and teaching. Our smaller class sizes and year groups afford us tremendous opportunities to truly nurture and develop the academic and creative talents in all our students.
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