Teacher of History
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | MPS/UPS (Outer London) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | Welling, DA16 1LB |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3341 |
Summary
Job Advert
Teacher of History
Start Date: September 2026
Deadline: 24th March 2026 - 10.00am
Location: Welling School – City Region Scale:
MPS/UPS (Outer London)
Appointment: Full Time & Permanent
About Us:
Our vision is simple – to ensure that all of our students achieve beyond our expectations and flourish as confident learners with
the highest aspirations, ready for a bright and successful future and ready for the world in which they will work and live. We are
relentless in our pursuit of the very best for all our students. We understand challenges but do not accept them as limitations.
We understand the critical role we play in the lives of our students, their families and our community. We take our responsibility
very seriously and thrive on the challenge to be the best school in the borough. Welling School is proud to be an all ability,
co-educational 11-18 school, located in the London borough of Bexley. As well as serving our local community we welcome students
from a diverse range of backgrounds and areas. Each of them bringing their own part to make up the school Community. We are proud
to be part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) which is one of the largest Multi Academy Trusts in South East England with 45
Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT family.
We know that to be the best for our students we also need to be the best for our staff. We offer a personalised and diverse
approach to ongoing professional development where nothing is off the table. As well as weekly high impact training we offer staff
a wide ranging opportunity to pursue their interest, futures and skill development. All ultimately focused on providing students
with an outstanding experience. See our website for further information about the school www.wellingschool-tkat.org
The Role:
We are looking for a talented and dedicated teacher to join our committed team. As part of our Humanities Faculty, our History
department goes from strength to strength. Our shared expectations are high and students value the subject meaning they enjoy
their learning; they make us proud every day. We are keen to hear from excellent teachers, passionate about their subject and who
can clearly see why it has an important part to play in the curriculum. The length of your experience as a teacher is less
important to us than your ability to motivate and inspire. Our new colleague will have an unstinting belief that every young
person, whatever their starting point, can make and sustain exceptional progress and that our purpose is to change lives. We are
excited to receive applications from newly qualified teachers ready to start a brilliant new career with us just as much as more
experienced colleagues looking for their next step. You will have access to on-going development opportunities and the support of
a forward thinking, successful multi-academy trust. You will be joining a well-led, supportive and cohesive team of professionals
who will do whatever it takes to help you to succeed in your new and exciting role. We are committed to supporting all colleagues
- particularly those starting a new career in teaching who will have weekly dedicated development time with an experienced mentor
as well as support from a highly experienced Head of Faculty and school leadership team - all of whom are focused on your success.
As well as having a passion for young people and their futures our colleague will: be a dynamic and creative professional with a
desire for students to achieve beyond expectation be an ambitious classroom practitioner with high standards and excellent subject
knowledge be resilient and not afraid to seek and offer support when it is needed bring an unwavering commitment to doing whatever
it takes have the ability to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with both students and staff This is an exciting
opportunity to join a highly ambitious team of staff and make a real impact on our students’ lives.
The successful candidate will have the chance to teach across the full age and ability range up to A level. Welling School is
easily accessible from London, Kent and surrounding areas. Our staff enjoy a two week October half term and excellent weekly
teacher development. We are very open to recruiting newly qualified staff in the summer term meaning you will be paid over the
summer holidays.
Contact Information: Informal discussions with the Headteacher and/or visits are actively encouraged. If you would like an
informal and confidential discussion about the role and to arrange a visit to the school please email
recruitment@wellingschool-tkat.org We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify
suitable candidates.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
Teacher of History
Start Date: September 2026
Deadline: 24th March 2026 - 10.00am
Location: Welling School – City Region Scale:
MPS/UPS (Outer London)
Appointment: Full Time & Permanent
About Us:
Our vision is simple – to ensure that all of our students achieve beyond our expectations and flourish as confident learners with
the highest aspirations, ready for a bright and successful future and ready for the world in which they will work and live. We are
relentless in our pursuit of the very best for all our students. We understand challenges but do not accept them as limitations.
We understand the critical role we play in the lives of our students, their families and our community. We take our responsibility
very seriously and thrive on the challenge to be the best school in the borough. Welling School is proud to be an all ability,
co-educational 11-18 school, located in the London borough of Bexley. As well as serving our local community we welcome students
from a diverse range of backgrounds and areas. Each of them bringing their own part to make up the school Community. We are proud
to be part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) which is one of the largest Multi Academy Trusts in South East England with 45
Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT family.
We know that to be the best for our students we also need to be the best for our staff. We offer a personalised and diverse
approach to ongoing professional development where nothing is off the table. As well as weekly high impact training we offer staff
a wide ranging opportunity to pursue their interest, futures and skill development. All ultimately focused on providing students
with an outstanding experience. See our website for further information about the school www.wellingschool-tkat.org
The Role:
We are looking for a talented and dedicated teacher to join our committed team. As part of our Humanities Faculty, our History
department goes from strength to strength. Our shared expectations are high and students value the subject meaning they enjoy
their learning; they make us proud every day. We are keen to hear from excellent teachers, passionate about their subject and who
can clearly see why it has an important part to play in the curriculum. The length of your experience as a teacher is less
important to us than your ability to motivate and inspire. Our new colleague will have an unstinting belief that every young
person, whatever their starting point, can make and sustain exceptional progress and that our purpose is to change lives. We are
excited to receive applications from newly qualified teachers ready to start a brilliant new career with us just as much as more
experienced colleagues looking for their next step. You will have access to on-going development opportunities and the support of
a forward thinking, successful multi-academy trust. You will be joining a well-led, supportive and cohesive team of professionals
who will do whatever it takes to help you to succeed in your new and exciting role. We are committed to supporting all colleagues
- particularly those starting a new career in teaching who will have weekly dedicated development time with an experienced mentor
as well as support from a highly experienced Head of Faculty and school leadership team - all of whom are focused on your success.
As well as having a passion for young people and their futures our colleague will: be a dynamic and creative professional with a
desire for students to achieve beyond expectation be an ambitious classroom practitioner with high standards and excellent subject
knowledge be resilient and not afraid to seek and offer support when it is needed bring an unwavering commitment to doing whatever
it takes have the ability to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with both students and staff This is an exciting
opportunity to join a highly ambitious team of staff and make a real impact on our students’ lives.
The successful candidate will have the chance to teach across the full age and ability range up to A level. Welling School is
easily accessible from London, Kent and surrounding areas. Our staff enjoy a two week October half term and excellent weekly
teacher development. We are very open to recruiting newly qualified staff in the summer term meaning you will be paid over the
summer holidays.
Contact Information: Informal discussions with the Headteacher and/or visits are actively encouraged. If you would like an
informal and confidential discussion about the role and to arrange a visit to the school please email
recruitment@wellingschool-tkat.org We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify
suitable candidates.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.