Teacher of Humanities with a History specialism
Fleetwood High School, FLEETWOOD, Lancashire, FY7 8HE21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
February 2027 or Sooner
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 7am
Date listed
11 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,069 to £52,835 per year
Teacher of Humanities with a History specialism job summary
Fleetwood High School is a successful and oversubscribed 11-16 comprehensive school serving Fleetwood, Thornton-Cleveleys and the wider Fylde Coast. Our vision is simple: every young person deserves an excellent education, high aspirations and the opportunity to flourish.
At the heart of everything we do are our HEART Values, which underpin our culture, relationships and approach to learning. We are proud to be known as"the school with a heart in the town with a heart" and are committed to ensuring every member of our community feels valued, supported and challenged to achieve their best.
The Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and ambitious Teacher of Humanities with a specialism in History to join our successful Humanities team. This is initially a fixed-term maternity cover appointment. However, there may be future opportunities for permanent employment for exceptional candidates.
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational classroom practitioner, whether at the start of their teaching career or looking for their next professional challenge. The successful candidate will have a passion for History, high expectations of all students and a commitment to delivering engaging lessons that inspire curiosity, critical thinking and academic success.
You will play a key role in delivering a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum, helping students to develop a strong understanding of the world around them whilst fostering a lifelong love of learning.
The Humanities department is a supportive and collaborative team with a shared commitment to securing excellent outcomes for all students. We are looking for a colleague who shares our ambition and will contribute positively to the continued development of the department and wider school community.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
Is an excellent classroom practitioner or has the potential to become one.
Has a passion for History and Humanities education.
Has high expectations for student achievement, behaviour and attendance.
Is committed to inclusive practice and ensuring every young person can succeed.
Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life.
Is keen to develop professionally and embrace opportunities for growth and leadership.
We Can Offer You:
A welcoming, supportive and values-driven school community.
Enthusiastic students who are keen to learn and succeed.
A strong programme of professional development and career progression opportunities.
A collaborative staff team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
Well-resourced teaching spaces and modern learning facilities.
Free on-site parking.
Free access to our on-site fitness facilities.
Access to our staff wellbeing and benefits initiatives.
The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.
Safeguarding
Fleetwood High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the school's due diligence process.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online checks and all other pre-employment checks relevant to the post.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
How to Apply
Please complete the application form available with this vacancy. CVs will not be accepted.
We are keen to appoint the right candidate as soon as possible and therefore candidates are encouraged to apply early, as the closing date may be brought forward if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the advertised closing date and may make an appointment prior to the closing date should an exceptional candidate be identified.
Start Date: February Half-Term 2027 or sooner if available.
Closing Date: 7:00am, 2 November 2026
This is a fixed-term maternity cover appointment, initially for two terms.
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 Fleetwood High School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1025 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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