Teacher of History
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 2XGDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
14 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,900.00 - £51,000.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of History job summary
The Teacher of History will, under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher, carry out the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, Teachers’ Standards and all relevant statutory safeguarding requirements. The post holder will actively promote high standards of teaching, learning, achievement, behaviour and attendance for all pupils.
You will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the headteacher to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
All job descriptions define the responsibilities of the postholder in addition to those outlined in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. This job description is current at the date shown, but, in consultation with you, may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.
The post holder will contribute to the mission of Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust by promoting and safeguarding the Catholic ethos of the school, supporting the spiritual and moral development of all pupils, and demonstrating a commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Duties and responsibilities:
Catholic Ethos and Mission
Support and actively promote the Catholic ethos, values and mission of the school in all aspects of professional conduct.
Contribute to the prayer life, collective worship and liturgical celebrations of the school.
Demonstrate, through professional example, a commitment to Gospel values.
Teaching and Learning
Planning and preparing courses, schemes of work and lessons.
Teaching assigned pupils according to their educational needs including the setting and marking of work.
Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references for individual pupils and groups of pupils.
Teaching the subject across the age and ability range.
Ensuring the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any assigned class or group.
Working collaboratively on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, assessment methods and pastoral arrangements under the direction of the school’s Leadership Team.
Participating in the school’s meetings and INSET programme.
Supervising, and so far as practicable, teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available to teach them.
Participating in arrangements for preparing and assessing pupils for public examinations.
Taking part in the review, development and management of activities, relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school.
Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of the History curriculum in conjunction with the Head of Department/Subject Leader.
Monitoring pupil progress, using assessment data effectively and implementing appropriate interventions to raise attainment and achievement.
Improve links and transition with primary feeders.
Systems
Keeping records of the achievement and progress of pupils.
Keeping records of, and profiles on, the personal and social needs of pupils.
Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as are described above, including the management and supervision of persons providing support for learning in the school and the ordering and allocation of equipment and materials.
Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with school policies, safeguarding requirements, GDPR and Data Protection legislation.
Personnel
Maintaining good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguarding their health and safety both on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorised activities elsewhere.
Directing and supporting Teaching Assistants and other support staff working within lessons, where appropriate.
Providing guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers, including information about sources of more expert advice on specific questions; keeping relevant records and reports.
Registering attendance accurately and undertaking supervisory duties in accordance with the school's published arrangements.
Be a role model and act as an ambassador for Pope Francis Multi Academy Trust in and outside the school by speaking positively about the school in the local community; upholding a commitment to excellence at all times.
Act promptly on any safeguarding or child protection concerns, following school policies and statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Review and Evaluation
Participating in any arrangements, within an agreed national framework, for the appraisal of their performance and that of other teachers.
Reviewing regularly their methods of teaching and programmes of work.
Participating in arrangements for their further training and professional development as a teacher.
In the case of a teacher serving an induction period pursuant to the Induction Regulations, participating in arrangements for their supervision and training.
Responsibilities for all staff:
All post holders will agree to:
Commit to the mission of providing the very best Catholic education that encourages every person to strive, achieve and flourish, mindful of the needs of others, with no one left behind.
Role model the values of Joy, Mercy, Service, Dignity and Solidarity in all activities and interactions.
Uphold and protect the reputation of Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust both inside and outside of work, ensuring that actions and behaviours reflect the values and standards of the Trust at all times.
Maintain their specific knowledge base and develop new skills.
Actively contribute to continuous improvement, innovation and the sharing of best practice across the Trust.
Observe statutory duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
Comply with all Trust policies and procedures relating to the secure and appropriate use of Microsoft 365, Trust systems, and digital resources; maintain awareness of and adhere to cyber security requirements; ensure the lawful, safe, and confidential handling of personal data in line with GDPR and data protection standards; and use artificial intelligence tools responsibly, ethically, and only in ways that are approved and aligned with Trust guidance.
Actively participate in creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels equally valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
Operate within organisational codes of practice, comply with all health and safety legislation, organisational policies and operating procedures.
This job description provides an outline of general activities and is not exhaustive. It will be reviewed as the Trust’s needs change, in consultation with the post holder.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 730 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
At Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy, our mission is to become the number one school of choice in the local area. It will be a school characterised first and foremost by our faith and strength of our Catholic community. We will be recognised for having an exceptional curriculum
that provides pupils with powerful academic knowledge and the character development they need to really 'Live life to the full'.
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