About this Role
King’s Academy Ringmer is seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher of History to join our thriving secondary school on a fixed‑term basis to cover maternity leave starting on 2 November 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire a love of History, deliver high‑quality teaching and learning, and support students to achieve their full potential within a supportive and ambitious school community.
The appointment is temporary to cover a period of maternity leave. It is anticipated that the appointment will run until Friday 15 October 2027.
Working closely with colleagues within the History Department and across the wider school, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons that challenge and inspire learners of all abilities. You will create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported and motivated to succeed, while maintaining high expectations for achievement, behaviour and participation.
You will be committed to developing students’ historical knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills, enabling them to make strong progress and achieve positive outcomes. Through effective assessment and feedback, you will monitor progress and adapt your teaching to meet the needs of individual learners.
As a valued member of our staff team, you will contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting enrichment opportunities and collaborating with colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning. You will uphold the Trust values of Honesty, Faith and Courage in your daily practice and be committed to promoting inclusion, wellbeing and high aspirations for all students.
About you
You are a passionate and reflective teacher of History with strong subject knowledge and a commitment to delivering high‑quality teaching and learning. Whether you are an experienced teacher or at an earlier stage in your career, you are able to engage and inspire students and help them develop a curiosity for the past and success in the subject.
You have experience of planning and delivering lessons that challenge and support learners of all abilities and are confident in using assessment to inform your teaching and improve outcomes. You understand the importance of creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels valued, supported and able to thrive.
You are a positive team player who builds strong relationships with students, colleagues and families and is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school. You are resilient, adaptable and committed to your own professional development.
Above all, you believe in the power of education to transform lives and are dedicated to improving outcomes and opportunities for every student.
What can we offer you?
- Leaders who create a positive working environment where Teaching and Learning is the priority
- An established, motivated and supportive department
- Conscientious and hardworking students in a very happy and safe school (OFSTED 2024)
- An effective behaviour for learning policy where pupils behave well (OFSTED 2024)
- A supportive and collaborative staff body
- An excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression
- Two‑week October half term
- Academy‑wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)
- The opportunity to work in an Eco School
- A beautiful, rural environment situated approximately 12 miles from the coastal city of Brighton and Hove
Hours of work
32.5 hours per week, Full‑time, Fixed‑term for maternity cover.
Legal and safeguarding information
King’s Academy Ringmer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts within our Multi‑Academy trust are exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants will be required to declare spent and unspent convictions, cautions and bind‑overs, including those regarded as spent and complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Equal Opportunities
King’s Academy Ringmer is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
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