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Teacher of History Temporary maternity cover from September 2026
Full time
Salary: MS1 to UPS3 £32,916 to £51,048 per annum
Education
John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, Blythe Bridge High School & Sixth Form has a unique opportunity for a teacher of history to join the team in a highly successful department, in a school which is inclusive and ambitious, and where staff feel valued and supported by:
- An effective centralised detention system
- Sensible reporting and assessment procedures
- Shared resources and structured schemes of learning and curriculum plans
- Opportunities for individual CPD
The successful candidate will be well-qualified and have experience of teaching to Key Stage 4, the role has the breadth to teach to Key Stage 5. They will be passionate and motivated, inspiring a love of history in students while contributing positively to a strong and supportive curriculum team. This opportunity would suit an experienced or early career teacher who will thrive in a school whose culture and ethos of pride, respect and kindness permeates all aspects of school life and where staff morale is high.
Staff at Blythe Bridge High School & Sixth Form also benefit from:
- A well-equipped staffroom
- Team building through a competitive house system
- Free car parking
- Access to a fitness suite and staff swim sessions
- Bike2Work scheme
- Electric car lease scheme
If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.
If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Mrs N Mitton by emailing office@bb-hs.co.uk or telephoning 01782 392519. Completed application forms should be emailed to office@bb-hs.co.uk. Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026 10am
Interview date: Tuesday 23rd June 2026
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.
John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.