Location: Winterbourne Academy
Post: Teacher of History
Contract type: Full time - To cover a period of family leave starting 30th November 2026 or sooner if required.
Hours: Full time
Pay Scale: MPS1 - UPS6
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, inspirational and highly effective Teacher of History to join our team at Winterbourne Academy. This is a fixed-term position, commencing on 30th November 2026 and continuing until 31st August 2027, or sooner should the substantive postholder return to work.
The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning and committed to ensuring students achieve their full potential. They will inspire a love of history, foster intellectual curiosity and support students in achieving excellent outcomes.
The Humanities Faculty plays a vital role within the academy, delivering a rich and engaging curriculum that enables students to develop a deeper understanding of the past and its impact on the modern world. We are seeking a candidate with the ability to teach History across Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering an ambitious curriculum that enables all students to thrive and develop the knowledge, skills and critical thinking required for future success, f or the right candidate, there may also be the opportunity to teach History at A Level.
At Winterbourne Academy, we are committed to ensuring that every student receives an exceptional educational experience. We are seeking a teacher who shares our commitment to excellence and who can motivate students to develop a genuine interest in history, helping them to understand the significance of past events and their relevance to the world around them.
Please note that this is a temporary fixed-term position to provide paternity cover and may end earlier than the stated end date should the substantive postholder return to work before 31 August 2027.
Benefits
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible and Family Friendly policies
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates
• Free onsite parking
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2026
Date of Interviews: To be confirmed
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Applications
We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools when preparing their application. The Trust does not prohibit the use of AI; however, any use must be appropriate and must not undermine the principles of safer recruitment, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part 3). Applications must be an honest and accurate reflection of your own experience, skills, values, and suitability to work with children and young people.
Our recruitment processes are designed to assess personal suitability, integrity, and safeguarding understanding. Any inconsistencies between application information, references, and interview responses may be explored further. Providing misleading or misrepresented information may result in an application being withdrawn or an offer of employment being rescinded.
The Olympus Academy Trust -Winterbourne Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.
We apply Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.
We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one