Teacher of History (maternity cover) from 2 November 2026
Aylsham High School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6AN13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 November 2026
Closing date
16 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
3 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: We will consider applications for either part time (3 days per week/0.6FTE) or full time (1FTE).
Contract type
- Fixed term - maternity cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- ECT/MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a committed, proactive and hardworking teacher of history to join our humanities team to cover a period of maternity leave. We will consider applications for either part time (3 days per week/0.6FTE) or full time (1FTE).
This contract is due to start on Monday 2 November 2026, however due to the nature of maternity cover posts this date may change nearer the time.
Students enjoy history and achieve consistently very good outcomes in their GCSE examinations. This post represents an excellent professional development opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed teacher of history to develop their classroom practice by working as part of a strong and dedicated team of history teachers, as well as to develop their subject skills and knowledge. We are looking for someone who loves their subject and can communicate and share that passion with their students, colleagues, and the wider community.
What the school offers its staff
We believe wholeheartedly in helping teachers improve through professional dialogue rather than top-down monitoring. Every teacher works with an experienced coach to develop their practice. You will lead high-quality CPD and research-based working groups, fostering a team dynamic rooted in openness and honesty.
Aylsham High School, Bure Valley School and John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School are all part of Aylsham Learning Federation which supports the learning of children from nursery through to year 11. All schools are members of The Aylsham Cluster Trust, which along with other cluster schools, is focused on raising standards and improving the quality of life for our children and their families. All of our colleagues can benefit from discounted membership to our leisure facilities available through Aylsham Sports Hub along with reduced fees for our nursery located in Aylsham. We also operate an EV salary sacrifice scheme.
Our schools have excellent staff, great facilities and a wonderful group of students. The support that we enjoy from families and the wider community is fantastic.
If you would like to join a successful and well-resourced department in a genuinely warm and friendly school with a tremendous community ethos, then we would love to hear from you. We would strongly recommend you come to visit to find out more about us and this can be arranged by telephoning Mrs Ali Barker, ALF HR Manager, on 01263 733270 ext 154. Further details and an application form are available on our school website www.aylshamhigh.com/ahsvacancies
Completed applications should be emailed to abarker@aylshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk or posted to Mrs Ali Barker, Aylsham High School, Sir Williams Lane, Aylsham, NR11 6AN.
Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Tuesday 16 June 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
Aylsham Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
References will be requested for all shortlisted applicants.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Aylsham Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
More details about our commitment to safeguarding can be found on our job advertisements.
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 Aylsham High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1108 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Aylsham High School website
- Email address
- abarker@aylshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01263 733270
Aylsham High is one of the most consistently successful schools in Norfolk and our work is underpinned by the values of the co-operative movement. Our cohort is truly comprehensive and we are committed to being an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive school community. The school is blessed with excellent staff, great facilities, and a wonderful group of students. The support that we enjoy from parents and the wider community is second to none. We believe that if we are going to maintain and improve on the school’s achievements, we have to continuously evaluate our approach to teaching and learning and this is a theme that runs throughout our school improvement planning.
Arranging a visit to Aylsham High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email abarker@aylshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk.
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