Teacher of History

The Appleton School, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RN

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  12 May 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  16 April 2026

Need help writing your personal statement for this role?

Use the personal statement builder (opens in new tab) to get AI-powered support in highlighting your skills and experience.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of History job summary

Details

We are seeking a passionate and innovative History Teacher to join our dedicated team. As a History Teacher, you will inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4 to develop a love for History. We are looking for a candidate who can create engaging, thought-provoking lessons that encourage critical thinking, inquiry, and a deep understanding of human society and culture.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver dynamic and differentiated lessons in History across all Key Stages, ensuring all students are engaged, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive classroom atmosphere where students feel valued, respected, and motivated to explore diverse History topics with enthusiasm and confidence.
• Encourage open discussion and debate, enabling students to express their opinions and deepen their understanding of historical, geographical, and cultural issues.
• Employ a range of teaching strategies, resources, and technologies to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
• Encourage students to think critically and creatively, fostering their analytical skills and helping them to develop a deep appreciation for History.
• Implement various formative and summative assessment methods to monitor and evaluate student progress, providing timely, constructive feedback to support their academic growth and achievement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop, review, and refine the History curriculum, participating actively in departmental meetings and contributing to cross-curricular projects and enrichment activities.

For more information please see the attached Applicant Information Pack

We offer our staff an excellent induction programme within a friendly and supportive environment, and are committed to providing high quality professional development. This enables continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

The Appleton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Compass Education Trust is currently engaged in discussions which are expected to result in the transfer of all schools to Harris Federation with effect from 1 September 2026 (the "Proposed Transfer"). Any employment commencing from 1 September 2026 will not be directly impacted under TUPE, but if the proposed transfer proceeds, it is anticipated that your employment will commence with Harris Federation rather than Compass Education Trust. Further details will be discussed with you at the interview stage.

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

The Appleton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 The Appleton School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1561 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Appleton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-appleton-school

About The Appleton School:

At The Appleton School, we value the inclusive history of the school, which stretches back to the establishment of the first comprehensive schools in Britain in the 1960s. This still provides an inspiration for us and sits alongside our absolute commitment to provide the best for our community in the 21st century.

The Appleton School is a mixed comprehensive school for students aged 11-18 and is a supportive community with strong values in which every student matters. The Appleton School, recognised as a Good school by Ofsted, delivers an ambitious, inclusive and broad & balanced curriculum, enhanced by extra-curricular activities to help broaden learning experiences. In 2023 our students achieved well above the national average for attainment at GCSE 9-4 and 9-5 grades with English and Maths.

We offer our staff an excellent induction programme within a friendly and supportive environment, and are committed to providing high quality professional development. This enables continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Essex, Southend and Thurrock