Lecturer Levels - History

Lecturer in A Levels - History

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Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Salary: £33,202 to £42,266 per annum

Location: Wakefield College

We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Lecturer in History to join our expanding and successful A Levels team. With a strong focus on high quality teaching and learning, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established, talented and supportive A Levels team. Our A Levels has a strong academic ethos; working towards excellence for our students and helping each individual to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for an outstanding professional to teach A Level History to our group of enthusiastic learners. You will be passionate about your subject and ensuring students excel by delivering outstanding teaching, learning and assessment, stretching and challenging students to achieve their full potential.

• A degree in History or another related discipline
• GCSEs in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
• A PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification is desirable, but not essential
• Experience of teaching A Levels or a similar Level 3 qualification

As well as the ability to work well as part of a team, you should be highly motivated and fully committed to developing and supporting our students.

• Generous Annual Leave (37 days annual leave + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction and teacher development programme.
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Closing date: 17th June 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Please note direct applicants only – no agency CV’s

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to pre‑employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, this includes an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.

All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not "Protected" which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the act.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived/ worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check are here:
Criminal records checks for overseas applicants -