Teacher of History
The Thomas Adams School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5UB10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS dependant on experience
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS dependant on experience
Teacher of History job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-qualified, highly motivated candidate who can teach to all ages and abilities within KS3 and KS4, with the possibility of KS5 for the correct candidate, who will become a valued member of a highly successful, supportive and professional team.
We would be open to someone at the start of their teaching career, who is dynamic, eager, and willing to share up to date pedagogies, or equally someone with more years’ teaching practice, who would be able to bring a wealth of experience and expertise into the department.
The ideal candidate would be someone who is keen to keep their subject and pedagogical knowledge up to date, and whose passion for the subject is shown in both their teaching and their discussions with colleagues. The position also includes the role of form tutor, where the tutor is expected to deliver a core tutorial programme to their form. They will also be integrated into our house system - where the seven houses help to create a support network and opportunity for rewards and active participation in a range of activities for the students.
Want to find out more?
An Applicant Information Pack with further details about this opportunity is included below. To learn more about our school, visit our Careers Page or School website. If you need paper copies of any documents to support your application, we can email or post these to you. If you have any questions about this opportunity or the application process, please contact belinda.howells@tas.318education.co.uk and a member of the team will come back to you as soon as possible.
The Thomas Adams School is part of the 3-18 Education Trust. We work collaboratively across our schools to create interesting, exciting opportunities for colleagues to share ideas, resources and expertise—making a real difference for the students and communities we serve. In addition to a comprehensive induction and a commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, we also offer a range of employee benefits. To find out more information please visit our Trust's Careers Page or Website .
The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023). Guidance on disclosing convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Under the Immigration Act 2016, candidates for customer-facing roles must meet the necessary standard of spoken English. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Employment is subject to medical fitness, satisfactory references, right to work in the UK, and an Enhanced DBS check. Online social media checks will be carried out on successful applicants.
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 The Thomas Adams School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1207 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Thomas Adams School website
11-18 school part of the 318 Education Trust
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