History Teacher

History Teacher – Blandford Forum

Start: ASAP or September | Full Time | Secondary | Key Stages 3 & 4

Are you a passionate History Teacher looking to join a school where positive relationships, high expectations and genuine student support are at the core of everyday life? A forward‑thinking secondary school in Blandford Forum is seeking an enthusiastic History Teacher to join its welcoming and ambitious team.

The school continues to move from strength to strength, with improving outcomes, rising aspirations and a culture rooted in respect, collaboration and high‑quality teaching. Staff benefit from a calm, purposeful environment where great lessons can thrive and students are encouraged to achieve both academically and personally.

⭐ About the Role

As the school’s new History Teacher, you will deliver engaging and well‑structured lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. Your teaching will help students develop:

• A strong understanding of key historical periods, events and themes
• The ability to analyse sources and interpret evidence critically
• Curiosity about how the past has shaped societies and cultures
• Confidence to debate, question and form independent judgments

You’ll work closely with a supportive and collaborative humanities department that values creativity, teamwork and professional autonomy.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• QTS (or another recognised teaching qualification)
• Experience teaching History within a secondary school setting
• The ability to plan and deliver inspiring, challenging lessons
• Strong communication skills and effective behaviour management
• A commitment to high standards and a positive learning culture

What the School Offers:

• A friendly and supportive staff community
• Students who are valued as individuals and encouraged to succeed
• A calm environment focused on high‑quality teaching and learning
• Clear opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider community

This is an excellent opportunity for a History Teacher who wants to make a meaningful impact within a nurturing, ambitious and forward‑looking school.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to inspire students and help them develop a genuine passion for History, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Further details can be found in the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo relevant safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education), which may include an online search for shortlisted candidates.

We provide free Child Protection and Prevent training to all registered candidates. An enhanced DBS check is required (support provided if needed).

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position with the potential to become permanent.

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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.