Teacher of History 1 Year Maternity - Cover Conyers School (Spark Education Trust)

Stockton Academy Vacancies; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Teacher of History for a maternity cover position at Conyers School. The role involves delivering high-quality lessons and supporting student growth. Ideal for passionate educators aiming to impact young lives positively. This temporary post spans from January 2026 to December 2026, offering competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Digital resources like a free iPad

Free Microsoft Office 365

Free flu vaccination

Staff development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting young people.
• Driven to help students achieve their best.
• Able to deliver effective teaching and pastoral care.

Responsibilities

• Engaging students with high-quality History lessons.
• Developing an innovative History curriculum.
• Collaborating with colleagues for resource sharing.

Skills

Teaching History

Student Support

Curriculum Development

Job description

Overview

Teacher of History 1 Year Maternity Cover at Conyers School. Join an exceptional team at Conyers — a thriving, positive school where your work makes a real difference to our young people and the wider community. At Conyers, we focus on recognising effort, rewarding success, and nurturing perseverance.

Role and Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality History lessons that cater to a range of abilities.
• Contribute to the development of an ambitious and innovative History curriculum.
• Support students’ academic and personal growth through effective teaching and pastoral care.
• Collaborate with colleagues in our History Department to share resources and best practices.

Post Details

From January 2026, we are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and driven to help them achieve their best. You will take responsibility for the education and welfare of a designated class of children in accordance with the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document, with due regard to the requirements of the National Curriculum, LA, and school policies. This post would be suitable for an outstanding ECT or an experienced colleague looking for a new challenge. History is part of our high-performing Humanities team, which achieves consistently strong results. Conyers School is committed to safer recruitment practices, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Maternity Cover Details

This post provides maternity leave cover from 1 January 2026, working 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The position is temporary for one year, ending on 31 December 2026, or on the working day immediately prior to the return of the substantive post holder, whichever occurs first.

As outlined in the job and person specification, the successful candidate will

• Deliver engaging, high-quality History lessons that cater to a range of abilities.
• Contribute to the development of an ambitious and innovative History curriculum.
• Support students’ academic and personal growth through effective teaching and pastoral care.
• Collaborate with colleagues in our History Department to share resources and best practices.

Why Work With Us?

We value our staff and offer:

• A digitally innovative school with excellent facilities.
• A collaborative and supportive team ethos across the school.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing, with events and activities throughout the year.
• A major commitment to staff development at every career stage.
• Opportunities to join fantastic trips and visits across the world.
• A free iPad to support your role.
• Free Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace for personal and professional use.
• Free annual flu vaccination.

Application Process

Application Pack: Visit www.conyers.org.uk to download an application form. Please send completed applications to [e-mail]

Contact

Conyers School, Green Lane, Yarm, TS15 9ET | Tel: [phone]

Key Information

• Closing Date: 10 October 2025 (12 noon)
• Interview: Week commencing 03 November 2025
• Start Date: 05 January 2026
• End Date: 31 December 2026
• Salary: M1 – M6 (£32,916 - £45,350)
• Hours: 32.5 per week
• Contract: Temporary for 1 year until 31 December 2026 or the day preceding the return of the substantive post holder whichever is sooner.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices, and all pre-employment checks will be completed before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates to identify any publicly available information that may be relevant to the recruitment process.

Please note that feedback will only be provided to shortlisted candidates.