History Teacher

Sir Herbert Leon Academy; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academy as a History Teacher and make a significant impact on student lives. We seek a passionate educator who can engage students and deliver innovative lessons while collaborating with a dedicated team. This role offers exceptional career development and training opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development and training

Pension

Healthcare

Financial support

Discounted gym memberships

Travel deals

Electric vehicle incentives

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching at secondary school level.
• Passion for teaching History.

Responsibilities

• Engage and motivate pupils to thrive in the classroom.
• Deliver innovative teaching and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Engagement

Motivation

Collaboration

Dedication

Enthusiasm

Education

QTS

Job description

Bransholme, Kingston Upon Hull, United Kingdom

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KWA114644

Posted on: 13/05/2025 – Application Deadline: 21/05/2025

Kingswood Academy
Wawne Road
Bransholme, Kingston Upon Hull, HU7 4WR
United Kingdom

With you in our classrooms, we can change lives.

You are somebody who can:

• Engage and motivate pupils to enable them to thrive in the classroom.
• Bring topics to life and deliver innovative teaching within the classroom.
• Collaborate with colleagues, to deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day.
• Promote the values of the school in and outside of the classroom.

You are somebody who has:

• QTS - applications from ECTs and experienced teachers are welcomed.
• Experience of teaching at secondary school level.
• The dedication and enthusiasm to teach History.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

About our school:

Kingswood Academy is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students make half a grade more progress, across all subjects, than other students do nationally; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region.

Kingswood Academy is thrilled to celebrate its recent Ofsted report, where the school was recognised for its Outstanding provision for personal development, behaviour and safety, and leadership and management; a reflection of the relentless dedication, hard work, and ambition of the entire school community. The inspection also highlighted the school’s exceptional achievements in fostering a rich, dynamic learning environment where both pupils and staff thrive.

Candidates are encouraged to view this post as a 3-year development pathway rather than limited to a ‘History Teacher’ role. The innovative and dedicated training and CPD at Kingswood Academy are exceptional.

We invite you to speak with the Principal to discuss your future career and how you can shape the next 3 years. Please contact: [e-mail]

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of 57 schools committed to providing excellent education to every child — in every classroom, every day. We empower our team to do their best work, supported by outstanding leadership.

We appreciate everyone's efforts in making this organization exceptional.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access to statutory and developmental training to enhance your career.
• Our partnership with One World supports our Instructional Excellence Program, along with CPD offerings including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ programs, tailored to individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: Pension, healthcare, and financial support.
• Lifestyle perks: Discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives.

Position: History Teacher

Wawne Road, Bransholme, Kingston Upon Hull, HU7 4WR

Salary: M1-6/UPS + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Start date: September 2025

Join Kingswood Academy as a dedicated History Teacher and make a difference. We seek someone who can engage pupils, deliver innovative lessons, collaborate with colleagues, and promote our school's values.

We welcome applications from ECTs and experienced teachers with a passion for History.

This is a chance to develop your career within an outstanding school with exceptional training and CPD opportunities. Contact us to discuss your future at Kingswood Academy.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment process complies with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines, including online checks, DBS, and references. We promote diversity, equality, and flexible working options.