Job description
Are you a passionate and inspiring History teacher looking to make a real difference? Hamstead Hall Academy, part of the Hamstead Hall Academy Trust, is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of History to join our successful team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.
This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner to teach History across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the ability to contribute to Key Stage 5 being desirable. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ambitious early career teachers who are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver engaging, challenging and inclusive History lessons that inspire a love of learning.
- Plan and teach a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum that enables all students to achieve their potential.
- Monitor, assess and provide high-quality feedback to support excellent student progress.
- Create a positive, purposeful and well-managed learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the continued success of the Humanities department.
- Support the wider life of the Academy through attendance at events, parents' evenings and enrichment opportunities.
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status and is qualified to teach in the UK.
- Has a degree in the subject area or a related discipline.
- Has successful teaching experience in a secondary school environment.
- Demonstrates excellent classroom practice and high expectations of students.
- Has strong behaviour management and communication skills.
- Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and raising standards for all learners.
- Can teach History to Key Stage 4; experience or knowledge of Key Stage 5 is desirable.
At Hamstead Hall Academy, you will become part of a supportive and forward-thinking Academy Trust that is committed to excellence, professional development and staff wellbeing. We offer:
- A welcoming and collaborative staff team.
- High-quality CPD and career development opportunities.
- A culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.
- The opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives and futures.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme
- Retail, leisure, and lifestyle discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care contributions
- Health initiatives including flu vaccinations
- Mortgage Advice
- Tusker Car Scheme
Apply now
We encourage you to come and have a look at our Trust. For further details or to arrange an informal visit to see the academy please contact HR- HR@hamsteadhall.com
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Hamstead Hall Academy
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 1,182
- Avg teacher salary
- £45,592
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
- Academy trust
- HAMSTEAD HALL ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Birmingham, Birmingham, B20 1HL
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- Salary
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 11 September 2026
- Closing date
- 21 September 2026
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