- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 982 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Teacher of History
More than one location, The Laidlaw Schools Trust11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS - UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Knowledge & Experience
Experience of quality teaching and learning within a school setting
Excellent subject knowledge and current curriculum developments
Knowledge and experience that equip the candidate to teach History lessons in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
Experience of proactive parental engagement to foster pupil success
Experience of preparing students for examinations and of raising student attainment and progress
Skills
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the elements that contribute to effective teaching and learning and the ability to plan and deliver lessons accordingly
Effective classroom management skills
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents
Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple priorities
Enthusiastic, flexible and proactive approach
What the school offers its staff
Sedgefield Community College, a member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is an outstanding secondary school with a strong reputation for academic excellence and personal development. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and aspirational environment where students are encouraged to aim high and achieve their full potential. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to deliver a broad and engaging curriculum, enriched by exceptional extracurricular opportunities and strong community links.
Laidlaw Schools Trust is leading the way in redefining education. We are committed to empowering every child to succeed and every colleague to thrive. Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Every student and teacher receives an iPad, unlocking new ways to teach, learn, and collaborate. This cutting-edge approach ensures our classrooms are dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding education and inspire creativity.
By joining Laidlaw Schools Trust, you become part of a community that values ambition, bravery, and curiosity. We invest in your professional development through clear reward and development pathways, helping you excel and gain skills beyond those offered by other organisations.
At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.
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
We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About The Laidlaw Schools Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01740 617777
We believe that every child is extraordinary, irrespective of their ability or background, and have high expectations of all our pupils. Because together, and when we work hard, we can do extraordinary things.
School Details
Sedgefield Community College
Arranging a visit to The Laidlaw Schools Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk.
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