Teacher of History – Part-time 60%, or Full-time with Geography
Springwood High School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AW39 days remaining to apply
Start date details
01 Sept 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 1am
Date listed
5 March 2026
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS as appropriate
Teacher of History – Part-time 60%, or Full-time with Geography job summary
Teacher of History – Part-time 60%, or Full-time with Geography
We are seeking a part-time History Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will need to provide our students with an outstanding education in History, work collaboratively with departmental staff in our high performing department and have the desire to contribute significantly to our school.
The post will be for 60% FTE and it is expected that all candidates are able to teach across the full age and ability range within History. The post could also be full-time if the successful candidate is able to teach Geography to at least the end of KS3.
Start Date: 01 Sept 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS as appropriate
Hours: Teacher of History – Part-time 60%, or Full-time with Geography
Permanent
This post is open to ECTs
Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
Springwood High School: https://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk/
Purpose of the Job
History is a very large and successful department at Springwood High School. We have an established Knowledge Rich Curriculum which is fully resourced, providing History teachers a consistent set of resources for every lesson and a structured plan in a common format. We are the biggest single option subject at GCSE and two-thirds of the cohort opt for History in Year 10, corresponding to seven or eight classes in each KS4 year group. Student numbers are similarly good in Key Stage 5 where we consistently have two or three groups in the subject in both Year 12 and 13. There are currently six teachers in the department and our exceptional option numbers allows all staff to further their experience by teaching KS3-5. Teachers have their own classroom, which is well-equipped including access to screens, a visualiser and a range of textbooks and other History resources.
Geography is a very well equipped and vibrant department. Rooms are well stocked with recently replaced textbooks and atlases, high-definition smart displays for whole class teaching, visualisers and individual computers for small group teaching. Popularity of the subject continues to grow, and the department offers are number of trips and fieldwork opportunities across all key stages. The curriculum and lessons at KS3 have been developed though collaboration between Trust school and are fully resourced.
Responsibilities, but not limited to:
· To meet all requirements of the Teachers’ Standards.
· Within the designated curriculum area, to implement, deliver and contribute to the published scheme of work.
· To shape the learning experience to motivate and encourage students to achieve their full potential.
· To monitor the progress of students and provide support to ensure personal and academic growth.
Personal and Professional Conduct
A teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. They are to uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.
For a full job description please click the link below.
The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.
Closing Date for Applications: 13th April 2026
Interview Dates: w/c 13th April 2026
Start Date: Sept 2026
How to apply
For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
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.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the post holder will share this responsibility, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Springwood High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1957 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Springwood High School website
Springwood High School, part of West Norfolk Academies Trust
With more than a hundred years of history, Springwood provides an education for boys and girls aged between eleven and eighteen in King's Lynn.
We are a comprehensive school with Specialist Performing Arts Status and a long history of providing an excellent education to pupils in West Norfolk.
Our School is part of West Norfolk Academies Trust, dedicated to ensuring that every student gains the best qualifications possible. We believe that excellent academic qualifications provide each student with the best life chances and opportunities to ensure a successful and fulfilled future. In the last two years the percentage of students gaining 5 higher grades including English and Maths has risen significantly.
We have a high expectation of both our teachers and our students, set challenging targets for all and support each other to achieve them. We work hard to monitor accurately the progress of students, celebrate academic success and intervene where necessary.
A positive attitude to learning is an essential aspect of academic success. Our teachers regularly assess how engaged each learner is in their studies using an attitude to learning score. We celebrate students who have a good attitude to their studies and actively encourage those who need to improve in this area.
We offer a wide range of opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom - it is vital that every student participates in other areas of school life. Springwood expects every student to take part in other aspects of our offer to them including;
Competitive Sport
Dance Performances
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Drama Performances
House Competitions
Music Performances
Lunchtime clubs
Numerous foreign visits and exchanges
To view our latest OFSTED report please visit http://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk
We are part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust whose aim is to challenge and support a small group of schools to provide an excellent education for the young people of West Norfolk.
The Trust works in a supportive partnership with Primary and Secondary schools with each school maintaining their unique identity and ethos.
The schools work together to ensure maximum benefit for all students through economies of scale and shared resources.
The Trust clear strategic vision for the future is based around four key areas:
Maximising student achievement
Ensuring each student is engaged with the school
Ensuring our students have access to world class resources
Delivering outstanding teaching and learning
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