Teacher of History (Suitable for ECTs)
Edgar Wood Academy, Heywood, OL10 2QN15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS
Teacher of History (Suitable for ECTs) job summary
Edgar Wood Academy is seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Teacher of History to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school in a state-of-the-art building, working within a supportive and values-driven environment.
Why join Edgar Wood Academy?
- A modern, purpose-built school with excellent facilities
- A welcoming and collaborative staff team
- A strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth
- Part of the highly regarded Altus Education Partnership
- A genuine opportunity to shape the development of a growing school
ECTs - we want to hear from you
- We are proud to support Early Career Teachers and offer:
- A structured ECT induction programme
- High-quality mentoring and coaching
- Opportunities to collaborate across the Trust
- A culture of continuous professional development
About the role
You will:
- Deliver engaging and challenging History lessons across KS3 and KS4
- Inspire curiosity, debate and independent thinking
- Support students in developing strong analytical and evaluation skills
- Contribute to a thriving and ambitious Humanities curriculum
What we are looking for
- A degree in History (or related subject)
- QTS (or working towards it for ECTs)
- A passion for teaching and learning
- High expectations for all students
- A commitment to our core values: Resilience, Empathy, Responsibility and Respect
Join us
If you are looking to start or develop your teaching career in a supportive and ambitious school, we would love to hear from you.
Edgar Wood Academy and Altus Education Partnership Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), and verification of identity and right to work in the UK.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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 Edgar Wood Academy
- School type
- Free Schools, None, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 637 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Edgar Wood Academy website
Thank you for your interest in Edgar Wood Academy. We are incredibly excited to have been chosen by the Department for Education to open a new school to serve the local community in Middleton and Heywood. Helping our students realise their potential lies at the heart of everything we do. Through a culture of mutual respect, strong behaviour and high standards, we aim to inspire and engage all pupils, regardless of prior attainment or social background.
By joining our school, you will be part of an exciting journey, building the school from its foundations and helping to create the ethos, values and culture of our school. We believe in strong discipline, which allows our teachers to teach and our students to learn. As a result, we will improve student achievement through high-quality teaching in a safe and caring environment. We value each individual child in our school and recognise that each has different talents and gifts, which we will nurture over the course of their school journey. We will help each student to develop, both personally and academically, so that they have the knowledge and skills to progress to an aspirational career, a fulfilling life and make a positive contribution to their local community.
The school has recently moved into a modern, state-of-the-art building, with stunning views of the local countryside, but within easy access of several motorway links. We can offer the opportunity to shape and develop a curriculum which will capture students’ interests, provoke serious thinking and develop their intellectual curiosity. The curriculum will be culturally relevant to our students and will serve to develop social attitudes and behaviours, celebrate British values and ensure that students have an inclusive approach to their local and global communities. Edgar Wood Academy have an extensive enrichment programme which will ensure that all pupils are engaged in a curriculum suffused with memorable experiences and rich opportunities for learning.
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