Teacher of History - Maternity Cover

Shorefields; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for a History Teacher for maternity cover until July 2026. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, planning, and delivering engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, fostering strong relationships with students. This full-time, fixed-term position offers the opportunity to contribute positively to student outcomes in a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Supportive educational environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified History Teacher with a commitment to high-quality learning.
• Motivated and enthusiastic about teaching history.
• Preferred experience in high school settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and deliver effective learning experiences for students.
• Build strong relationships with students to enhance learning.
• Aim to achieve the highest standards within the classroom.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

Teaching Key Stages 3 and 4

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in History or related field

Job description

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 23/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Pay Range: MPR/UPR
Position Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Fixed term until 17th July 2026
Application Close: Friday 23rd January 2026
Interviews: To be confirmed

TEACHER OF HISTORY - MATERNITY COVER

William Edwards School is seeking a qualified History Teacher to join us on a fixed-term basis to cover a colleague's Maternity Leave until the end of the school year. You will develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences across Key Stages 3 and 4. Applicants will be highly-motivated teachers who build strong relationships with students, are enthusiastic about their subject, and aspire to achieve the highest standards within the classroom.

Why William Edwards School?

William Edwards is a large, successful, harmonious and thriving mixed 11-16 comprehensive school. Pupil outcomes across the school are historically strong. However, attending William Edwards is about so much more than just GCSE outcomes. We firmly believe that school days should be the best days of your life and that schools have a moral purpose to extend the life experiences of their pupils. That is why we boast the largest Duke of Edinburgh cohort of any school in the East of England, and we are also one of only two schools in the East of England to hold the Arts Mark Platinum Award. Character education and providing a wealth of different experiences to our pupils are important to us.

Why SWECET?

At South West Essex Community Education Trust, we are passionate about providing the best start in life for our pupils. We are united in the belief that every young person needs and deserves an education that will maximise their future life chances. We place our pupils' needs at the heart of everything we do and support our colleagues in delivering high-quality education. Our vision is to establish a national reputation for the quality of education we provide.

Information about the School

William Edwards is a large, successful, harmonious and thriving mixed 11-16 comprehensive school. Pupil outcomes across the school are historically strong. However, attending William Edwards is about so much more than just GCSE outcomes. We firmly believe that school days should be the best days of your life and that schools have a moral purpose to extend the life experiences of their pupils. That is why we boast the largest Duke of Edinburgh cohort of any school in the East of England, and we are also one of only two schools in the East of England to hold the Arts Mark Platinum Award. Character education and providing a wealth of different experiences to our pupils are important to us.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

South West Essex Community Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, online checks and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service.

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Recruitment Team

Stifford Clays Road, Stifford Clays
Essex, RM16 3NJ Telephone: [phone]
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