History Teacher - (Maternity Cover)

Thorpe Hall School; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Teachers' Pension Scheme

On-site gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Thorpe Hall School in Southend-on-Sea invites applications for a History Teacher to cover a maternity post. You will deliver high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3–4 with a focus on the AQA GCSE course.

This full-time fixed-term role offers a supportive, forward-thinking environment with opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a vibrant humanities department. Closing date: 25 September 2026.

Qualifications

• A qualified teacher with QTS and strong subject knowledge in History.
• Experience in curriculum planning and staff management.
• Strong management and communication skills demonstrated in current role.
• Ability to communicate a clear vision for department improvement.
• Creative thinker with commitment to high-quality student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality History lessons across KS3-4 with GCSE focus.
• Cover maternity leave within a supportive and forward-thinking school.
• Lead curriculum planning and contribute to departmental developments.

Skills

QTS

Curriculum planning

Staff management

Leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

History Teacher - (Maternity Cover)

Thorpe Hall School Secondary, Southend-on-Sea

Job Ref No. ECC8826001-125
Position Type: Teacher
Pay Range: Competitive

Position Start Date: 01/01/2027
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 25/09/2026 Midnight
Date of Interviews: ASAP

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated History Teacher to join our successful school to cover a period of maternity leave. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3-4, with a particular focus on AQA GCSE course.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced practitioner or an early career teacher looking to develop their skills in a supportive and forward-thinking school environment.

This post is offered on a full-time contract, fixed‑term until 31st August 2027

Who/what is Thorpe Hall School looking for?

• A qualified teacher with QTS and strong subject knowledge in History.
• Someone passionate about inspiring learners and creating engaging lessons
• Have proven leadership skills with experience in curriculum planning and staff management.
• Strong management and communication skills demonstrable through your present role;
• The ability to communicate a clear vision for improving standards within the department;
• A capacity for hard work and resilience; and a belief that this is at the core of success;
• A creative thinker with an ability and determination to secure high-quality outcomes for all students;
• An exceptional and innovative classroom practitioner with a passion for Humanities and the ability to share this with students;
• A team-player who contributes positively to our school community

We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and to experience our school at first hand. If you would like to do this please email [e-mail]

What can Thorpe Hall School offer?

• Supportive, welcoming staff and leadership.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Enthusiastic students eager to learn and engage.
• State-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• the opportunity to be innovative and to develop new educational procedures and student experiences;
• an exciting, challenging and stimulating place to work in a friendly and welcoming environment.
• Competitive salary, Teachers' Pension Scheme, on-site gym & Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing date for applications: 25th September 2026. We reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than the stated closing date should there be a good response to the advert and therefore encourage early applications.

Thorpe Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, enhanced DBS, online check and a declaration that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

Information about the School

Thorpe Hall is a non-selective co-educational day school of 500 pupils from Nursery to Year 11. The school is situated on a generous site on the outskirts of Southend-on-Sea and has an excellent reputation as one of the leading independent schools in the area. More information about the school and the school's prospectus can be found on our website:

https://www.thorpehall.southend.sch.uk/

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Documents

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• History Teacher Job Information Pack

Contact Information

Helen Hargreaves
Wakering Road, Southend-on-Sea

Essex, SS1 3RD

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]