Teacher of History
Full time permanent position for January 2027 or sooner.
Salary: MS1 to UPS3 £32,916 to £51,048 per annum.
About the School
John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, Blythe Bridge High School & Sixth Form has a unique opportunity for a teacher of history to join the team in a highly successful department, in a school which is inclusive and ambitious, and where staff feel valued and supported by:
- An effective centralised detention system
- Sensible reporting and assessment procedures
- Shared resources and structured schemes of learning and curriculum plans
- Opportunities for individual CPD
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be well-qualified and have experience of teaching to Key Stage 4; the role has the breadth to teach to Key Stage 5 and there is the potential for a TLR in the next 12 months. They will be passionate and motivated, inspiring a love of history in students while contributing positively to a strong and supportive curriculum team.
Qualifications
Experience of teaching Key Stage 4 and/or Key Stage 5, qualification as a teacher of history, and the ability to be considered for a TLR within 12 months.
Benefits
This opportunity would suit an experienced or early career teacher who will thrive in a school whose culture and ethos of pride, respect and kindness permeates all aspects of school life and where staff morale is high.
Staff at Blythe Bridge High School & Sixth Form also benefit from:
- A well-equipped staffroom
- Team building through a competitive house system
- Free car parking
- Access to a fitness suite and staff swim sessions
- Bike2Work scheme
- Electric car lease scheme
Closing Date and Interview
Closing date: Tuesday 16th June 2026 12noon.
Interview date: W/c 22nd June 2026.
Legal and Safeguarding Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.
Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.
John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre‑employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
