Teacher of History
About This Role
Coombeshead Academy
Teacher of History
Closing date: Thursday 15 October 09:00 2026
Interview date: Thursday 22 October 2026
Start date: 22 February 2027
Contract type: One year fixed term maternity cover
Pay: MPS/UPS
We are looking to appoint a teacher of History at Coombeshead Academy. Please refer to the job description below for further details of the role.
You will join a welcoming and supportive History and RPE department, where colleagues share ideas, great pedagogy and a passion for their subjects. Close collaboration within the team and across the Trust makes this a rewarding place to teach, contribute and develop professionally. You will teach KS3 and KS4 and there may be an opportunity to teach KS5.
What we can offer you:
The opportunity to work in a school where all staff are viewed as part of the family
Somewhere where leaders look after you as well as encourage you to pursue your aspirations and goals as part of our trust, teaching and research school
An organisation where curriculum design and innovation are valued and respected
A school where the classroom and the learning experience for young people is the centre of everything that we do
A school with a healthy view of the work life balance needed to be a great teacher
Excellent schemes of learning and pre-planned resources to support workload reduction.
A sensible and balanced approach to assessment in order to further reduce workload.
The freedom to experiment in your own classroom.
A clear behaviour policy which supports you to be able to teach with enthusiasm and freedom to a receptive audience.
Opportunities to share your practice and learn from others across the trust and the teaching school alliance.
If you are interested in this position, please email your completed application to: caroline.battong@educationsouthwest.org.uk no later than Thursday 15 October at 9am with interviews likely to take place on Thursday 22 October
ESW is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.