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Teacher of History (+ Social Sciences)

Knole Academy, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LE

This job expired on 24 April 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: History
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £46,839.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of History (+ Social Sciences) job summary

Knole Academy in Sevenoaks is seeking a well‑qualified and enthusiastic teacher to join our team from

1 September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to teach up to KS5 in our all‑ability mixed academy, which benefits from excellent facilities, resources and a supportive working environment. The ability to deliver additional subjects will be an advantage (eg: Social Sciences)

We welcome applications from both early career teachers looking to begin their induction and experienced colleagues wishing to further develop their practice. The successful candidate will be committed to inspiring our students and contributing positively to our vibrant school community.

Safeguarding the welfare of our students is central to everything we do, and all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Staff well‑being is a key priority at Knole Academy, and our team enjoys a range of benefits including access to staff well-being resources, free gym membership, a well‑maintained working environment and a strong commitment to work‑life balance.

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.

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.

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About Knole Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1410 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Knole Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knole-academy

A mixed ability secondary school in Sevenoaks.

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