Teacher of History

Kingstone High School, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 9HJ

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  16 March 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: £34,398.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS

Teacher of History job summary

Post: Teacher of History / Humanities

Organisation: Kingstone High School

Applications Close: 9th April 2026

Start date: 1st September 2026

Kingstone High School is looking for an inspirational Teacher of History who is able to teach across the subject and ability range at KS3 and KS4 for September 2026. The position has become available due to staff relocation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented teacher who is eager for a positive and rewarding teaching post. You will be joining a Humanities Faculty of six staff within a supportive school staff team committed to promoting enjoyment and high achievement for all of our students. We encourage extra-curricular trips and activities that support the cultural growth of our students.

You should have the ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities and be dedicated to raising their attainment and possess the ability to plan and develop a curriculum that allows for innovative learning and teaching, regular assessment of student progress and enrichment opportunities outside of lessons.

We welcome applications from both ECTs and experienced colleagues who will be willing to contribute to the continuing development of the faculty (we provide a full mentoring programme for ECTs). Therefore, if you are an enthusiastic History teacher with an ability to inspire, enthuse and challenge students to succeed at all levels we would like to hear from you. There are excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop through mentorship and coaching.

In return, we offer:

A school with a strong commitment to your professional development

The opportunity to work in a staff team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated

A school where staff wellbeing is a priority

To arrange a visit to the school, please contact Mrs Sally Spreckley on 01981 250224 ext. 201 or sspreckley@kingstoneacademy.co.uk Please apply via MyNewTerm

Kingstone Academy Trust reserves the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date should a successful candidate be identified.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All vacancies that involve working with vulnerable adults and/or children will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level, along with other standard pre-employment checks.

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.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kingstone High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 595 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingstone High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingstone-high-school

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