Teacher of History
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Durham, County Durham, DH1 1SG |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7e5005e0-da89-49a8-bd2a-3cf27ec7b86b |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit an exceptional Teacher of History, for a one year temporary contract to cover maternity leave. You will join our outstanding sixth form team — where innovation, ambition, and student success powers everything we do. This is an incredible opportunity to make a profound difference working with a team of like-minded professionals in a department that values both academic rigour and historical curiosity.
At Durham Sixth Form Centre, we don’t just deliver History courses — we nurture tomorrow’s historians, legal professionals, researchers, and cultural leaders. With a thriving sixth form and a national reputation for academic excellence, this is your opportunity to lead our students through the complexities of the AQA A Level specification and shape the future of historical inquiry in an outstanding setting.
What makes this role exciting?
• Deliver a dynamic AQA curriculum: Lead the exploration of transformative historical periods, ensuring students master the Breadth Study (Component 1) and the Depth Study (Component 2), while developing the high-level analytical skills required by the AQA specification.
• Inspire the next generation of thinkers: Challenge highly motivated learners who are passionate about understanding the roots of modern society, the mechanics of power, and the voices of the past.
• Bridge narrative and analysis: Lead outstanding teaching that moves beyond simple storytelling to engage with complex historiography, conflicting interpretations, and the interrogation of primary source evidence.
• Mentor independent research: Take a lead role in guiding students through their Historical Investigation (NEA), helping them develop the academic independence and rigorous referencing skills essential for transition to Russell Group universities.
• Champion historical engagement: Be part of a Faculty that celebrates active inquiry and enrichment—from hosting guest academic speakers and debating historical controversies to visiting national archives and local heritage sites.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is an outstanding A Level practitioner with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes in AQA History (we also welcome applications from ambitious ECTs ready for their first specialist post).
• Possesses deep subject expertise, with the ability to explain complex socio-political concepts and historical shifts with clarity, nuance, and enthusiasm.
• Brings a passion for historical discourse that motivates learners to engage with diverse perspectives and develop their own evidence-based, sophisticated arguments.
• Is committed to collaborative, evidence-informed teaching, working within the Human Sciences Faculty to trial new strategies for extended writing, source evaluation, and retrieval practice.
• Understands how to build student confidence, preparing them for high-level progression into Law, History, PPE, Journalism, and other competitive degree pathways.
What the school offers its staff
Why choose us?
• Be a part of an Investors in People: Platinum [Employer of the Year 2025] organisation.
• We are a flourishing high-performing sixth form where students achieve and exceed their potential.
• Be part of a team that’s ambitious, supportive, and driven by purpose.
• Benefit from personalised CPD, leadership coaching, and genuine career progression.
Further details about the role
Thank you for your interest in joining the Arts and Humanities Faculty. We are looking for a highly enthusiastic, proactive person to join our team to cover the maternity leave of the current post holder, ensuring our students continue to learn, succeed, and achieve during this period.
At Durham Sixth Form Centre, our students are motivated, creative, and highly ambitious. The Arts and Humanities Faculty is focused on teaching and learning, and we pride ourselves on being skilled at trialling new and innovative teaching strategies. The curriculum areas within our Faculty are some of the most popular in the school by way of student numbers and progression pathways. We are a hardworking, dedicated team with a vast array of experience and qualifications, contributing significantly to overall school outcomes and particularly to A level and Academic success measures.
Our Faculty offers an expansive and diverse range of subjects. This includes A level and Academic courses in Art, Craft and Design, Business Studies, English Language, English Literature, Fashion & Textiles, Film Studies, Fine Art, Graphics, History, Media Studies, Music, Photography and Theatre Studies. Furthermore, we deliver Applied General qualifications such as CTEC Business, BTEC Games Development and TV & Film, BTEC Performing Arts, and the Level 4 Art Foundation.
We are looking for a colleague who will act with honesty and integrity, has strong subject knowledge, and is keen to keep their skills as a teacher up to date. The successful candidate should be self-critical, forge positive professional relationships, and work in the best interest of their students. Many of us are examiners or moderators, and we frequently have colleagues working towards Masters degrees or Doctorates; we seek a similarly committed individual who is prepared to work hard to continually excel.
Beyond what you can offer us, we are committed to what we can offer you. We will help develop your potential by actively investing in your future career and supporting you with a wide range of professional development opportunities. We encourage ambition and welcome you into a friendly, supportive working environment where we listen to what you have to say, no matter what stage of your career you are at.
You should apply for this role if you want to make a difference to young people’s lives in a hardworking, ambitious post-16 school where every student really does matter. We look forward to learning more about you and hopefully welcoming you to our team. We would strongly encourage candidates interested in this role to visit us in advance and apply early. Should you wish to discuss this role further, or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Marie Harrison
Leader of Learning: Arts and Humanities
marie.harrison@durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking to recruit an exceptional Teacher of History, for a one year temporary contract to cover maternity leave. You will join our outstanding sixth form team — where innovation, ambition, and student success powers everything we do. This is an incredible opportunity to make a profound difference working with a team of like-minded professionals in a department that values both academic rigour and historical curiosity.
At Durham Sixth Form Centre, we don’t just deliver History courses — we nurture tomorrow’s historians, legal professionals, researchers, and cultural leaders. With a thriving sixth form and a national reputation for academic excellence, this is your opportunity to lead our students through the complexities of the AQA A Level specification and shape the future of historical inquiry in an outstanding setting.
What makes this role exciting?
• Deliver a dynamic AQA curriculum: Lead the exploration of transformative historical periods, ensuring students master the Breadth Study (Component 1) and the Depth Study (Component 2), while developing the high-level analytical skills required by the AQA specification.
• Inspire the next generation of thinkers: Challenge highly motivated learners who are passionate about understanding the roots of modern society, the mechanics of power, and the voices of the past.
• Bridge narrative and analysis: Lead outstanding teaching that moves beyond simple storytelling to engage with complex historiography, conflicting interpretations, and the interrogation of primary source evidence.
• Mentor independent research: Take a lead role in guiding students through their Historical Investigation (NEA), helping them develop the academic independence and rigorous referencing skills essential for transition to Russell Group universities.
• Champion historical engagement: Be part of a Faculty that celebrates active inquiry and enrichment—from hosting guest academic speakers and debating historical controversies to visiting national archives and local heritage sites.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is an outstanding A Level practitioner with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes in AQA History (we also welcome applications from ambitious ECTs ready for their first specialist post).
• Possesses deep subject expertise, with the ability to explain complex socio-political concepts and historical shifts with clarity, nuance, and enthusiasm.
• Brings a passion for historical discourse that motivates learners to engage with diverse perspectives and develop their own evidence-based, sophisticated arguments.
• Is committed to collaborative, evidence-informed teaching, working within the Human Sciences Faculty to trial new strategies for extended writing, source evaluation, and retrieval practice.
• Understands how to build student confidence, preparing them for high-level progression into Law, History, PPE, Journalism, and other competitive degree pathways.
What the school offers its staff
Why choose us?
• Be a part of an Investors in People: Platinum [Employer of the Year 2025] organisation.
• We are a flourishing high-performing sixth form where students achieve and exceed their potential.
• Be part of a team that’s ambitious, supportive, and driven by purpose.
• Benefit from personalised CPD, leadership coaching, and genuine career progression.
Further details about the role
Thank you for your interest in joining the Arts and Humanities Faculty. We are looking for a highly enthusiastic, proactive person to join our team to cover the maternity leave of the current post holder, ensuring our students continue to learn, succeed, and achieve during this period.
At Durham Sixth Form Centre, our students are motivated, creative, and highly ambitious. The Arts and Humanities Faculty is focused on teaching and learning, and we pride ourselves on being skilled at trialling new and innovative teaching strategies. The curriculum areas within our Faculty are some of the most popular in the school by way of student numbers and progression pathways. We are a hardworking, dedicated team with a vast array of experience and qualifications, contributing significantly to overall school outcomes and particularly to A level and Academic success measures.
Our Faculty offers an expansive and diverse range of subjects. This includes A level and Academic courses in Art, Craft and Design, Business Studies, English Language, English Literature, Fashion & Textiles, Film Studies, Fine Art, Graphics, History, Media Studies, Music, Photography and Theatre Studies. Furthermore, we deliver Applied General qualifications such as CTEC Business, BTEC Games Development and TV & Film, BTEC Performing Arts, and the Level 4 Art Foundation.
We are looking for a colleague who will act with honesty and integrity, has strong subject knowledge, and is keen to keep their skills as a teacher up to date. The successful candidate should be self-critical, forge positive professional relationships, and work in the best interest of their students. Many of us are examiners or moderators, and we frequently have colleagues working towards Masters degrees or Doctorates; we seek a similarly committed individual who is prepared to work hard to continually excel.
Beyond what you can offer us, we are committed to what we can offer you. We will help develop your potential by actively investing in your future career and supporting you with a wide range of professional development opportunities. We encourage ambition and welcome you into a friendly, supportive working environment where we listen to what you have to say, no matter what stage of your career you are at.
You should apply for this role if you want to make a difference to young people’s lives in a hardworking, ambitious post-16 school where every student really does matter. We look forward to learning more about you and hopefully welcoming you to our team. We would strongly encourage candidates interested in this role to visit us in advance and apply early. Should you wish to discuss this role further, or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Marie Harrison
Leader of Learning: Arts and Humanities
marie.harrison@durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.