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Stockport Academy's SEND co; Stockport; On-site; GBP 13,000 - GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established secondary school in Stockport is seeking a passionate History Lead to inspire students aged 11-16. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing engaging lesson plans and leading a dedicated department. Candidates should have Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in History or a related field. The school prides itself on fostering strong relationships between students and teachers and has a commitment to creating an inclusive environment. This full-time position offers a competitive salary based on United Learning Teacher Pay scales.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have outstanding teaching skills to engage students aged 11-16 in History.
• Experience in leading a department or team is desirable.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of students.

Responsibilities

• Lead the History department to inspire a passion for History in students.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans.
• Foster strong relationships with students to support their development.

Skills

Innovative teaching

Ability to inspire students

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in History or related field

Job description

Overview

Stockport Academy is an award-winning secondary school, graded Good by Ofsted. The successful applicant will join a school where inspectors noted that staff are 'highly motivated because they feel valued'. Stockport Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Salary £13.70 per hour. Zero hour contract.

Job details

• Salary United Learning Teacher Pay scales – PT1 (£36,400) – EPT3 (£53,040) plus TLR for HOD role.
• Contractual hours 37.5
• Basis Full Time
• Region Stockport
• Job category/type History
• Date posted 03/02/2026
• Job reference REQ004641

Stockport Academy is an oversubscribed secondary school in Greater Manchester that has been recently recognised as Secondary School of the Year at the MEN Schools Awards.

It is a diverse, tolerant and welcoming community, where Ofsted inspector describe standards as ‘high’ and where ‘relationships between pupils and teachers are typically strong and pupils trust teachers to help them improve their work’. Inspectors noted that ‘staff are proud to be part of the school community’.

Student behaviour is described as impeccable, in an environment where they treat each other and staff with real respect, have a genuine enjoyment of school and enjoy their learning. The Academy is on the road to outstanding and has a relentless drive and determination to ensure the best possible education for students in our care.

We are looking to recruit outstanding practitioners who are innovative as we expand the team to inspire students aged 11 – 16 to achieve their full potential and continue their enjoyment of school.

As a character‑driven school, Stockport Academy embeds the values of Aspiration, Respect and Community into everything we do. All staff are expected to model and promote these virtues, using our shared character language to support pupils’ personal development and contribute to our whole‑school culture.

We are looking for a lead in history to lead an established department, if you feel you have the teaching skills to create a love of History in young people, we welcome your application.