Teacher of History

Gillingham School; Bay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best pay in sector

Extra INSET days for planning

Personal days

Excellent professional development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Gillingham School, a highly regarded secondary academy, is seeking a Teacher of History to join our committed department. You will deliver History lessons to Years 7–13 and contribute to an outstanding curriculum and assessment framework within United Learning's Framework for Excellence.

You will work with a strong team, benefit from extensive professional development, and help our students achieve their full potential in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified History teacher with ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Experience designing assessments and tracking progress against targets.
• Collaborative contributor to a high-performing department.

Responsibilities

• Deliver History lessons to Years 7–13.
• Contribute to curriculum development and resource creation.
• Assess and monitor student progress and provide timely feedback.

Skills

History knowledge

Curriculum planning

Assessment

Team collaboration

Education

QTS or equivalent

Bachelor’s in History

Job description

We are excited to offer the opportunity for a talented professional to be a Teacher of History at Gillingham School. Candidates will be well supported by a strong department team and the work of the United Learning subject advisory team. Teaching will be underpinned by a robust, academic curriculum, assessment and a whole school approach to Teaching and Learning.

The successful candidate will primarily teach History lessons.

You will have a vision for achieving outstanding outcomes and a remarkable experience for our students, in line with United Learning's Framework for Excellence.

You will have the opportunity to teach students in Years 7 to 13 and will join a highly committed and successful team who support one another to succeed and have a shared interest in professional learning and development of the subject.

About Gillingham School

Gillingham School is a high-achieving secondary school with more than 500 years of history, tracing its origins back to its foundation as a Free School in 1516. Today, we are an ambitious and inclusive 11-18 comprehensive academy with a thriving Sixth Form, committed to helping every student achieve their full potential.

We offer a rich and varied educational experience both inside and beyond the classroom, encouraging students to develop creativity, innovation, resilience, and the lifelong skills needed to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Our positive ethos and strong values have been longstanding, shaping the character and aspirations of our students. Our motto, Docendo Discimus ("By Teaching, We Learn"), reflects our belief that learning is a shared and lifelong journey.

Strong partnerships between students, staff, parents, and the wider community are central to our success. Together, we create an environment where every young person is supported, challenged, and inspired to flourish.

At Gillingham School, every member of staff plays a vital role in shaping our learning community. We are proud to offer a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive workplace where colleagues are encouraged to make a meaningful difference every day. Our culture is rooted in positivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, supported by high-quality professional development opportunities that enable staff to grow and thrive throughout their careers.

Join us and become part of a school community with a heritage of strong values, and a shared commitment to excellence.

We reserve the right to invite strong candidates to interview in advance of the closing date, so encourage early applicants.

Benefits

• More pay, more time, and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career, and more. Teach with United Learning for a more rewarding career.
• More Pay...
• We pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector
• Cash towards medical treatments
• Generous staff discount schemes
• More time...
• Three extra INSET days for planning
• At least one personal day a year
• And more support......
• Great training for your career
• Exceptional curriculum resources
• Expert subject advice
• Support for your wellbeing

Additional Information

We are working hard to become a more diverse organisation - which is key to our commitment to bringing out the best in everyone. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this ethos and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Group as a whole. We always appoint on merit. We are open to discussing flexible working options.

We reserve the right to invite strong candidates to interview in advance of the closing date, so encourage early applicants.