Teacher of History

Robert May's School, Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1NA

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 May 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: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of History job summary

TEACHER OF HISTORY (MPR) - Full time

Fixed-term initially for up to 12 months

To start October 2026

At Robert May's, you will be joining a highly successful, oversubscribed 11-16 Single Academy Trust where we pride ourselves on our warm, inclusive culture driven by positive relationships.

Whether you are an ambitious Early Career Teacher looking for a supportive induction, or an experienced practitioner ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you. We prioritise your wellbeing and professional growth with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Workload Reduction: Streamlined reporting, centralised systems, online parents' evenings, and a specialist team to deliver PDL (PSHE), freeing you up to focus on teaching and pastoral care.

• Top-Tier Technology: A high-spec laptop and classroom touch screens for all teaching staff. Digital learning is fully embedded via a Google platform (Years 7-9) and is rolling out school-wide.

• Exceptional Environment: Consistently excellent student behaviour and attainment, supportive families, and recently upgraded facilities including dedicated department offices.

• Career Development: A highly collaborative History team that shares resources, alongside a comprehensive CPD programme for all career stages, including leadership preparation.

• Health & Wellbeing: A dedicated wellbeing day each academic year, an active Staff Wellbeing Committee, an Employee Assistance Programme, and access to a virtual GP service for you and your family.

• Flexibility: All requests for flexible working will be thoughtfully considered.

We are seeking a passionate and creative educator who:

• Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and strong, dynamic teaching skills across Key Stages 3 and 4.

• Builds positive, impactful relationships with all learners and is dedicated to raising student attainment.

• Thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to the success of the History department.

• Is willing to enrich the school and local community through extracurricular activities and trips.

• Responds positively and creatively to the evolving expectations of the History curriculum.

We highly recommend an informal discussion or a visit to see our calm, purposeful lessons in action.

To arrange a visit or request further information, please contact Lisa Shackleton, HR Manager at 01256 702700 or via email at lisa.shackleton@rmays.com.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible. Please note: We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the deadline upon receipt of exceptional applications, so early application is strongly encouraged.

Robert May’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other relevant pre-employment checks. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

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

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.

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 Robert May's School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1319 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Robert May's School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/robert-may-s-school

Robert May’s School, which dates from 1694, is a high attaining and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy school with a distinctive ethos based on the charitable principles of our founder.

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