Teacher of History

Position: Teacher of History NEW
Location: Tetbury

# Teacher of History

Employer:

Westonbirt School

Location:

Tetbury, Gloucestershire Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
TBCPosted:
3rd June 2026

Expires:
15th July 2026 11:59 PM

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1557845

Suitable for:
ECT (NQT) Graduates
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* * THE OPPORTUNITY
** We are looking for an inspiring, engaging and talented teacher who has the relevant skills and experience to take on the role of Teacher of History. We are looking for a candidate who has the skills and ability to teach across Humanities subjects up to GCSE and the ability to teach History up to A level .The successful candidate will be dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences for their students within and beyond the classroom, and keen to contribute to wider aspects of School life.

The Humanities Department:

The History department is a strong strong and expanding department with excellent examination results, being one of the highest achieving subjects in the school in 2025. Comprising of three staff and currently based in the courtyard classrooms, history is a popular subject in all key stages, with increased numbers over the past couple of years in examination classes - particularly  GCSE, history students study for the IGCSE Cambridge course and at A Level, the OCR A Level specification.

History is part of the Humanities Faculty comprising of five subjects. Politics is being offered for the first time in September 2026. The other Humanities subjects are geography, religious studies and Travel and Tourism which is offered as a vocational course in the Sixth Form. It is an innovative Faculty that sparks curiosity, challenges minds, and empowers the next generation to connect with the world around them.
** HOURS, SALARY & BENEFITS
** Full time position, starting in September 2026.Salary:
An attractive salary & benefits package will be provided.

Benefits:
* Defined pension contribution 15%
* Means tested staff discount
* Complementary lunch
* Access to the group's counselling scheme
* Personal accident cover at work
* On site parking
* Pre-paid shopping discount card
* Cycle to work scheme

APPLICATION & KEY INFOApplicants should complete the school’s application form.  The application form may be accompanied by a covering letter of no more than one page.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 12th June 2026.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we will organise interviews as we receive applications. Prompt application is encouraged.

Westonbirt Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, reference and medical checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Wishford Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion
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