Teacher of History with some English

The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5XF

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: English, History
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS / UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications:

•Qualified Teacher

• A good degree in History or related subject or a Joint Honours in History and English
• PGCE (or equivalent)

Experience and Knowledge:

•Experience of teaching History at KS3 and KS4

• Have experience of teaching students of different abilities
• Be knowledgeable in relation to current developments and issues in History teaching
• Be knowledgeable in relation to current thinking in terms of learning and teaching.

Abilities and Skills:

•Be able to make work challenging and exciting for students of all abilities

•Be able to communicate effectively with students of all abilities

•Be effective classroom managers and practitioners

•Be efficient at planning and organisation

•Be able to manage the assessment of students against a given criteria

•Be able to use data for monitoring, tracking and evaluation

•Be able to self-review

•Ability to make a positive contribution to our Church Ethos

What the school offers its staff

Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

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.

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Full Time, Permanent Contract

MPS/UPS

Plus membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Required for September 2026

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, hard-working and talented History teacher who would be able to undertake the effective teaching of the subject across KS3 to KS5, with the ability to teach some KS3 English, starting in September 2026. The successful applicant will be able to stimulate student curiosity, have a keen interest in and enjoyment of the subject and be able to actively develop confidence in our students. This role is suitable for ECTs.

The Bishops’ Blue Coat CE High School is a high achieving and forward-thinking school, which is thriving and enjoys an excellent reputation. We are committed to ensuring excellent learning and teaching in a caring environment. You will find the school a rewarding and friendly place to work with good relationships between staff and students. We have a strong commitment to the professional development of all our staff.

If you are interested in this post then please complete a Teacher Application form, available from our website and submit along with a letter of application by Monday 11th May, 9am.

We may close this vacancy earlier if suitable applications are received.

Interviews will be scheduled once shortlisting is complete.

Should you have any queries regarding the role please contact vacancies@bishopschester.co.uk

The Bishops’ Blue Coat CE High School is committed to all aspects of safeguarding, any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Pack - Teacher of History with some English.pdf - 1.75 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1203 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School website
• Email address: vacancies@bishopschester.co.uk
• Phone number: 01244 313806
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-bishops-blue-coat-church-of-england-high-school-chester

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