History Teacher — Inspire Students to Excel

History Teacher

Full time, Permanent contract.
Salary: M1‑6 / UPR + well‑being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits.

Start date:

September 2026.
Closing date: 2 June 12 noon.

• Bring History to life through engaging, purposeful lessons.
• Set the highest expectations and help pupils achieve their very best and more than they thought possible.
• Create a classroom culture built on warmth, consistency and ambition.
• Work collaboratively as part of a strong team to ensure every pupil receives exceptional teaching, every lesson, every day.
• Model the key drivers of Lift Kingswood in and beyond the classroom.

• Have QTS, or are currently training and due to achieve QTS by September 2026, or hold a degree in History and would like to transition into teaching through our in‑house instructor training route, leading to securing qualified teacher status within two years.
• Have a genuine passion for teaching History and a love for the subject.
• Have a degree in a relevant sport/exercise based subject.
• Have a desire to make a difference to young people’s lives.
• Are committed to great relationships and high‑quality teaching.
• Want to work in a school where hard work is supported and valued.

• Career development and training
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  Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programmes, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits
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  From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we’ve got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks
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  Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

For more information, please contact PA to the Principal: cweightman.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and a prohibition from teaching check where applicable.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.