Teacher of History (Maternity Cover)

Littleover Community School; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Derby is seeking a part-time History teacher for maternity cover. The ideal candidate will possess strong teaching skills and an imaginative approach to enhance student engagement and achievement. The school offers a supportive environment with access to various employee benefits, including a free gym and professional development resources.

Benefits

Access to free on-site gym

Employee assistance programme

Derby City Council Rewards platform

Free on-site car parking

Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Well-qualified History specialist required.
• Ability to teach all aspects of History to GCSE and A-Level.
• Commitment to raising students' interest and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Teach History at GCSE and A-Level.
• Collaborate with the department effectively.
• Help students achieve excellent examination results.

Skills

Teaching History to GCSE and A-Level

Classroom Competence

Imaginative and Creative Teaching

Interest and Achievement Enhancement

Team Collaboration

Strong ICT Skills

Education

Qualified History Specialist

Job description

Teacher of History (Maternity Cover)

Posting date: 27 September 2025

Hours: Part time

Closing date: 08 October 2025

Location: Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4BZ

Company: Teaching Vacancies

Job type: Contract

Job reference: e2d32c07-6aa9-4106-8d38-276d5d715e37

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified History teacher. The successful candidate will be able to teach History to GCSE and A Level. Our Humanities Faculty achieves excellent examination results in all subject areas and has a substantial commitment to A-Level teaching.

The candidate:

• will be a well-qualified History specialist and able to teach all aspects of History to GCSE and A-Level
• will be a competent classroom teacher
• will possess an imaginative and creative approach to teaching the subject to ensure students receive a broad body of History experience
• will be committed to raising the level of students' interest and achievement
• will be an effective departmental team member
• will possess strong ICT skills

What the school offers its staff

There are an extensive range of benefits that are available to you as an employee of Littleover Community School.

For your health and wellbeing, there is access to a free on-site gym and an employee assistance programme.

You will have access to the Derby City Council Rewards platform, which hosts a wide range of benefits such as the Cycle2Work scheme, benefits and offers at an extensive network of retailers, Tusker Car Lease Scheme and more!

These benefits run alongside other benefits such as access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on your role), free on-site car parking, free annual flu jab and a friendly, supportive working environment!

Commitment to safeguarding

Littleover Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children's barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures. In accordance with the statutory guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy, along with other school policies, are available at: https://www.littleover.derby.sch.uk/information.php#policies