Teacher of History (Maternity Cover up to 1 year)

Oakgrove School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 9JQ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  30 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  15 April 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: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

Teacher of History (Maternity Cover up to 1 year) job summary

Oakgrove School is looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of History to join our strong, forward thinking and collaborative department from September 2026 to cover for maternity leave. The ability to teach History at a high standard across Key Stages 3 and 4 is essential. The ability to teach History at A Level would also be an advantage along with being able to teach another Humanities subject at KS3. Please detail in your application which other subject you teach. We will gladly considered applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers.

Oakgrove has a reputation for achieving the highest results, for attainment and progress, in Milton Keynes for both KS4 and KS5 and we are very proud of the successes of our students. The behaviour of our students has been described as exemplary. We have a history of achieving exceptional results and destinations for our students. The staff team at Oakgrove is highly dedicated and supportive and we welcome new staff who share our ethos. We are the hub school for MK:NPQ, offering a full suite of high quality, nationally recognised CPD.

Kingsbridge Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post prior to commencement

If you have any questions or would like further information about the role or about Oakgrove, please contact hr@oakgrove.school

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 Oakgrove School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 2505 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakgrove School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakgrove-school-milton-keynes

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