Teacher of History

Jesmond Park Academy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Living wage employer

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work

Free on-site parking

Professional development

Career development opportunities

Community-focused school

Job summary

Jesmond Park Academy is seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic History teacher to join a successful team from January 2027. The post requires a willingness to teach across the full age and ability range and is suitable for ECTs.

The academy offers a competitive, Living Wage-aligned salary, generous annual leave, a strong pension, cycle to work, on-site parking, and extensive professional development within the Gosforth Group.

Qualifications

• Qualified History teacher with ability to teach across the full age and ability range.
• Suitability for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) is noted.

Responsibilities

• Teach History to a full age and ability range.
• Contribute to a knowledge-based approach to learning.
• Collaborate with a supportive team and share best practices.

Skills

History teaching

Enthusiastic

Innovative

Team-oriented

Education

ECT eligible

Job description

*Please note this is a full time role, and you will be paid all year round as per STPCD (School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document).Please disregard the fields 'contract term' and 'hours per year'.

We are seeking to appoint from January 2027, a well-qualified, enthusiastic and innovative Teacher of History. The candidate appointed will join a successful and supportive team of staff who regularly share good practice and provide a knowledge based approach to learning. A willingness to teach across the full age and ability range is essential. The post is suitable for ECT's.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

1. A competitive salary- as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
2. Generous annual leave
3. Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
4. An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
5. Enthusiastic and motivated students
6. An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
7. A school with its community at heart
8. Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

Applications are shortlisted for interview asthey are received, and so early application isencouraged. We reserve the right tocommence the interview process and close thevacancy prior to this date.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.