History Teacher - Maternity Cover

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Acklam invites applications for a History teacher on a 1-year maternity cover starting 05/01/2027. The post is a full-time role (32.5 hours, term-time only) with an actual salary band of £32,916–£45,352.

Maternity cover until August 2027 with possible extension to December 2027; suitable for educators committed to raising achievement, with potential for humanities combined (geography or religious studies) for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering History to 11–16 students.
• Knowledge of curriculum developments and assessment expectations.
• Ability to raise achievement and employ effective teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality History lessons using a range of teaching and learning strategies.
• Collaborate with the humanities team and support flexibility for geography or RS coverage if required.
• Contribute to improving student outcomes and progress across the department.

Skills

History teaching

Curriculum development

Differentiated instruction

Job description

Role: Teacher of History (1 year Maternity cover)
Academy: Outwood Academy Acklam
Start Date: 05/01/2027
Salary (Actual Salary): £32,916 - £45,352
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday (32.5 hours) Term Time Only

(Maternity cover until August 2027 in the first instance; with the possibility of an extension to December 2027)

Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area? Join us as a Teacher, where you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality learning, utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure student success.

This could potentially be humanities combined (geography or religious studies) for the right candidate.

This position requires a professional who is aware of strategies for improving learning, understands curriculum developments, and is creative in finding solutions to enhance student performance.

Welcome from the Principal:

Thank you for your interest in Outwood Academy Acklam.

As Principal, I'm incredibly proud of our GOOD-rated, vibrant, and diverse 11-16 academy in Middlesbrough. We have nearly 1,200 students who benefit from our spectacular building, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong, inclusive community.

Our energetic and passionate academic and pastoral teams are committed to making a significant impact. This is evident in our consistently improving student outcomes, including being the highest performing school in the town on the Fairer Schools Index with 'Well Above Average' progress. Everything we do is driven by our ACKLAM values.

We are an outward-facing school that celebrates diversity and widens opportunities for both our students and the community. Staff love working here, and we trust you will too.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Emma Jones, Business Manager - [e-mail].