Teacher of History - Maternity Cover (April 2026 Start)

Location: Cullompton area
Start Date: 20th April 2026
Contract: Fixed Term - Minimum 12 months (maternity cover), with potential to go permanent
Hours: Full-time, 1.0 FTE
Pay: Paid to the Teacher Pay Scale (TPS)

Prospero Teaching are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of History to join a forward‑thinking secondary school in the Cullompton area. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach engaging History lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, within a supportive and high‑achieving Humanities department.

The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, strong pastoral systems, and commitment to ensuring every student is supported to achieve their full potential. You will be joining a welcoming community where staff development, wellbeing, and high-quality teaching are at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

Deliver engaging and high‑quality History lessons across KS3 and KS4
Teach a GCSE curriculum including:
Medicine Through Time, Early Elizabethan England (#removed#), Superpower Relations (Cold War), and Germany #removed#
Contribute to a broad and diverse KS3 curriculum exploring a wide range of historical themes and periods
Plan and deliver adaptive, inclusive lessons that meet the needs of all learners
Support the wider life of the school through tutoring, extra-curricular involvement, and collaboration with colleagues
Assess, track and report on student progress in line with school policy
Promote a positive learning environment rooted in respect, ambition and high expectations

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Essential:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Strong subject knowledge and the ability to teach History to GCSE
A passion for inspiring young people
Excellent communication and behaviour‑management skills
Commitment to safeguarding, inclusivity, and promoting positive student outcomesDesirable:

Experience teaching the Edexcel GCSE History syllabus
Experience delivering high‑impact interventions
Strong data analysis skills to inform teaching and planning

Safeguarding

The school and Prospero Teaching are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and online vetting as part of the shortlisting process.

How to Apply

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may invite strong candidates to interview early.
To ensure you are considered, please apply as soon as possible.

If you'd like to discuss the role further or explore additional teaching opportunities in the area, feel free to get in touch with Prospero Teaching Bristol.

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