Teacher of History (1 academic year contract)
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS
Flexible working applications will be considered
This is an exciting opportunity for an aspirational and inspirational History teacher to join our team here at The Dean Academy from September 2026 on a 1 year contract.
The successful candidate will work closely with the other members of the History/Geography department to plan and implement our ambitious curriculum, supporting our students to make good progress. The successful applicant must be willing to work hard and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure we sustain the trajectory of rapidly improving GCSE outcomes and destinations for the young people we serve, whilst simultaneously supporting their personal development and providing a high quality of experience during their time as a Dean Academy student.
The Dean Academy is proud to be part of The Athelstan Trust and benefits from collaboration and challenge. The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks. As the role includes working with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must, therefore, disclose all spent and unspent convictions. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your interview.
We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.
Closing Date: Monday 23rd February 2026, 12 Noon —Interviews To be confirmed
Applications will be considered as they are received; we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.
The Dean Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.