Teacher of History

The Tenax Schools Trust; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Tenax Schools Trust is seeking a part-time History Teacher to join the successful history team in Tunbridge Wells. You will teach History up to A Level and may contribute a second subject such as RE, philosophy or geography. The role suits applicants looking to develop their career in a high‑performing setting.

Beside strong academic results, the school places value on a positive ethos and committed staff. Closing date is 16 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Commitment to teaching history to A Level.
• Interest in developing teaching career.
• Part-time applicants considered.

Skills

History teaching

A Level teaching

Secondary education

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Teacher of History, to join the history team in this exceptionally successful school. We are interested in applications from teachers with commitment to teaching history to A Level and an interest in developing their career. The capacity to teach a second subject, perhaps RE, philosophy or geography would be advantageous. We are happy to consider applications from those seeking a part time role.

Situated in Tunbridge Wells, with excellent transport links to London, Bennett is a popular and over-subscribed academy with an enviable record of outstanding academic achievement over many years.

A Church of England co-educational school with independent academy status

• 1,913 on roll including 412 in the Sixth Form
• Judged Outstanding in every area by Ofsted in 2023
• World Class School Quality Mark in 2021
• Outstanding GCSE and A Level results
• Excellent reputation; oversubscribed

Bennett students are highly motivated and enthusiastic about learning and taking part in the huge range of enrichment activities that we offer.

Priority places at the school are available for children of staff. We welcome pre-application visits to the school.

Our staff are highly committed and we have a strong and positive school ethos. Find out how we look after our staff here.

Closing date: 9.00 am on 16 November 2026

Interview date to be confirmed on shortlisting

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.