Teacher of History
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3YU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b981dfa2-0313-4fc1-8015-ebb2db1d4842 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Abbeygate Sixth Form,Bury St Edmunds
• 1 FTE*-Permanent
• Commencing September 2026
• Salary: MPR/UPR
*Part time opportunity considered. Please detail your preference within your application.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of History to join our outstanding Sixth Form College. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing and supportive team, committed to delivering a broad and ambitious curriculum that enables students to flourish, achieve excellent outcomes, and progress to leading universities and careers. The successful candidate will inspire and motivate learners, fostering a culture of high expectations, academic excellence, and inclusive practice.
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching across A-Level History, planning and delivering engaging lessons, and supporting students to reach their full potential through effective assessment, tracking, and targeted intervention. You will contribute to curriculum development, maintain accurate student records, and actively engage in the wider life of the College, including parents’ evenings, open events, and cross-college initiatives. The ability to teach Politics or Philosophy as a second subject would be an advantage and would further enhance our broad and enriching curriculum offer.The college offers a Modern History A-level and an Early Modern History A-level. The postholder will teach on both of these courses and confidence within the medieval and early modern periods would be an advantage.
We are looking for a reflective and committed practitioner with strong subject knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for post-16 education. You will have experience of raising achievement and supporting learners of all abilities, alongside a proactive and collaborative approach to professional development and teamwork. In return, you will join a forward-thinking and supportive environment where staff are valued and encouraged to innovate and excel.
What the school offers its staff
• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities
Commitment to safeguarding
SAT is committed to Safeguarding. We aim to create the safest environment within which every student has the opportunity to achieve and progress.
• Abbeygate Sixth Form,Bury St Edmunds
• 1 FTE*-Permanent
• Commencing September 2026
• Salary: MPR/UPR
*Part time opportunity considered. Please detail your preference within your application.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of History to join our outstanding Sixth Form College. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing and supportive team, committed to delivering a broad and ambitious curriculum that enables students to flourish, achieve excellent outcomes, and progress to leading universities and careers. The successful candidate will inspire and motivate learners, fostering a culture of high expectations, academic excellence, and inclusive practice.
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching across A-Level History, planning and delivering engaging lessons, and supporting students to reach their full potential through effective assessment, tracking, and targeted intervention. You will contribute to curriculum development, maintain accurate student records, and actively engage in the wider life of the College, including parents’ evenings, open events, and cross-college initiatives. The ability to teach Politics or Philosophy as a second subject would be an advantage and would further enhance our broad and enriching curriculum offer.The college offers a Modern History A-level and an Early Modern History A-level. The postholder will teach on both of these courses and confidence within the medieval and early modern periods would be an advantage.
We are looking for a reflective and committed practitioner with strong subject knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for post-16 education. You will have experience of raising achievement and supporting learners of all abilities, alongside a proactive and collaborative approach to professional development and teamwork. In return, you will join a forward-thinking and supportive environment where staff are valued and encouraged to innovate and excel.
What the school offers its staff
• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities
Commitment to safeguarding
SAT is committed to Safeguarding. We aim to create the safest environment within which every student has the opportunity to achieve and progress.