Teacher of History (maternity cover)

Neston High School, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 9NH

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (427)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: History
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time position
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2.5 terms - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Teacher Pay Scale M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an inspirational colleague, to join our thriving learning community. Please see the application pack for full details of the role.

What the school offers its staff

Neston High School is a high-achieving mixed 11–18 school set in the beautiful surroundings of Cheshire. Our school is extremely popular, known for its academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care, and a positive environment where young people thrive.

Staff have access to a wide CPD programme and you will be joining a friendly, experienced and supportive team with a strong emphasis on teamwork. An Employee Assist programme and pension are available for all.

The school itself offers state of the art classrooms and ample free parking along with other benefits such as cycle to work.

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of History maternity cover Sep26.pdf - 565 KB (opens in new tab)

About Neston High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1712 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Neston High School website
• Email address: leadbetterh@nestonhigh.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/neston-high-school-neston

Neston High School is a large 11 – 18 rural fully inclusive comprehensive school with approximately 1,750 students on roll. We are consistently over-subscribed and are proud to serve our local families and the community who travel into the area to learn in our state of the art multi-million new build and grounds. Within our centre for learning you would be joining a dedicated team of colleagues, who consistently strive to shape extraordinary lives by providing all of our young people with the opportunities to explore, dream and discover their holistic potential.

Arranging a visit to Neston High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email leadbetterh@nestonhigh.com.

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