Teacher of History
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9XL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Title: Teacher of History
Salary Grade: MPS/UPS
FTE: 0.7
Line Manager: Subject Leader for History
Purpose of Job
To support the work of the Subject Leader in raising the standards of teaching, learning and achievement in the department.
Teaching and Learning
• Teach the subject as required at all levels including GCSE (AQA) and A Level (Pearson Edexcel).
• Contribute to the Department’s bank of resources for the teaching of the subject and assist in the production of materials which take into account pupils of all abilities and levels.
• Contribute to the drawing up, evaluation and reviewing of schemes of work in relation to relevant Key Stages.
• Plan and evaluate work in accordance with departmental policy.
• Provide team teaching support in class as required.
Assessment, Recording and Reporting
• Maintain records of achievement and progress of all pupils in accordance with the statutory requirements and the departmental policy.
• Mark and return work set, including homework, within an agreed and reasonable time.
• Use the School’s Marking Policy and Departmental Policy at all times.
• Complete student data entry and reports in line with School Policy.
• Attend Parents’ Evenings as required and keep parents/carers informed about their child’s performance and future targets.
Tutor Role
• Undertake responsibility for a Tutor Group including Registration, Small Group Tutorials and delivery of PSHE.
• Monitor and set targets for the social and academic progress of all students in the Tutor group.
• Endeavour to build up a good relationship with the students in the Tutor Group so that they will look to you for support and advice.
General Duties
• The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the written statement of conditions of employment (the contract of employment).
• S/he shall be subject to all relevant statutory requirements as detailed in the most recent School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
• To promote good order among pupils and ensure their health and safety both on and off the school premises.
• To act in accordance with the school’s policy on safeguarding issues.
• Promote the School ethos in which the highest achievements are expected from all members of the School community.
• Adhere at all times to the professional business standards of dress, courtesy and efficiency in line with the Catholic ethos of the School.
• Uphold the School’s behaviour code and uniform regulations
What the school offers its staff
Benefits of working at St Gregory’s Catholic School:
• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students and a school wide focus on wellbeing.
• Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff and personal development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Suite
• Access to Kent Rewards Scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources
Our offer:
St Gregory’s students love to gain new knowledge and skills and all our teachers relish the opportunity to deliver challenging, engaging and interesting lessons, with high expectations of behaviour. Opportunities for excellent Continued Professional Development and staff well-being are at the forefront of our commitment to all staff at St Gregory’s.
Further details about the role
lYou are welcome to contact HR at hr@sgschool.org.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application.
Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.
For more details about the job or submit an application, please go to UK Teach:
https://www.ukteach.com/job/150742/teacher-of-history-at-st-gregory-s-catholic-school
Closing date for applications: 23 November 2026 9.00am
Interview date: w/c 23 November 2026
Start Date: 1 January 2027
Applications will be considered as they are received. All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and St Gregory's Catholic School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
St Gregory’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Gregory’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.