Teacher of History

Bristol City Corporation; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Bristol is seeking a passionate History Teacher to join their Humanities team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality lessons and develop an inclusive curriculum, ensuring all students progress. Ideal for both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners, this role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive environment. The offer includes enhanced CPD, paid induction, and a range of benefits including free parking and pension enrolment.

Benefits

Enhanced CPD

Paid induction and training

Confidential access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Cycle Scheme

Paid completion of DBS check

Flu vaccination vouchers

Free eye tests

Automatic enrolment to pension scheme

Honouring of continuous service

Qualifications

• Passionate and knowledgeable about history teaching.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Ability to maintain high standards of behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality History lessons across the secondary age range.
• Contribute to the development of an ambitious History curriculum.
• Establish and maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

High expectations of all pupils

Reflective approach to practice

Commitment to inclusive practice

Job description

Bridge Learning Campus is looking to appoint a History Teacher, to work within our fantastic Humanities team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering our imaginative History curriculum, ensuring that every child makes excellent progress.

Salary: M1-M6; UPS1-UPS3

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026 at 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 13th January 2026, Time TBC

Start date: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will plan and deliver high-quality History lessons across the secondary age range, securing strong progress for all students. They will contribute to the development and delivery of an ambitious and coherent History curriculum, using assessment effectively to inform teaching and provide meaningful feedback. They will establish and maintain high standards of behaviour and create a positive, inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of all learners, including those with SEND and from disadvantaged backgrounds. The role requires strong collaboration with colleagues within the department and across the school, alongside a commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice. You will work closely with colleagues, support staff, and families to provide an engaging, inclusive learning environment where all pupils thrive both academically and personally.

We Are Looing For

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable History teacher who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. The successful candidate will have strong subject knowledge, high expectations of all pupils, and a reflective approach to their practice.

This role is suitable for both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners. ECTs will benefit from a supportive induction and coaching programme, while experienced teachers will have opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and wider departmental improvement.

Above all, we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellent behaviour, inclusive practice, and ensuring that all students develop a deep understanding of history and a genuine curiosity about the past.

We Offer

• Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust
• Paid induction and training suited to the role
• Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Use of the Cycle Scheme
• Paid completion of a DBS check
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based)
• Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme
• Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority

Fluency Duty

This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.