Teacher of History

INOVA MAT Teacher of History Required from September 2026

Tapton is an inclusive, values‑led 11-18 comprehensive school that strives to value everyone, care for each other and achieve excellence. Tapton School is a Member of INOVA Mat. The Trust have a shared vision of ’transforming lives through the power of learning’. Our mission is to equip young people with the knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Membership provides a range of opportunities for collaborative working and continuing professional development with a network of secondary and primary schools within the locality.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate History teacher to join our fantastic team. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding teaching practitioner with sound subject knowledge and a passion for teaching History. You will need to be able to:

• Demonstrate and deliver excellent teaching
• Be able to work under pressure within a strong team focused towards challenging goals
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Share in our vision for realising the life chances and dreams of every child

In return we can offer you:

• The opportunity to work within an outstanding school where students are polite, conscientious and achieve highly
• A vibrant learning community with a team who are committed to great teaching and learning for all its students
• A consistently high achieving department that offers excellent opportunities for an inspiring and well qualified teacher.
• A well‑resourced and stimulating environment
• An established MAT of schools which shares and builds on effective practice
• A great place to work where colleagues are valued and receive high quality support with rich learning and development opportunities

Closing date for applications is 9.00am Wednesday June 2026

Interviews, which will include an observed teaching session will be held shortly after

• Please do not complete a Sheffield City Council application form for this post. All applicants to use the TES application form which is available via the Tapton School website.
• References for short‑listed candidates will be requested before the interview.
• Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check
• A google online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates