Teacher of History

As Teacher of History, you will:

• Deliver engaging and challenging History lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Inspire curiosity about the past and develop students' critical thinking skills
• Plan and deliver high-quality learning experiences that support progress for all learners
• Use assessment effectively to track progress and inform teaching
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, effort, and achievement
• Contribute to curriculum development within the History department
• Support the wider life of the school, including pastoral and enrichment activities
What We Offer
• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• High-quality professional development through Consilium Academies
• A strong culture of coaching, training, and continuous improvement
• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• Opportunities to work within a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust
• A clear focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth
About Consilium Academies Consilium Academies is a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust committed to Excellence and Equality with Integrity. Across our schools, we work collaboratively to improve outcomes for young people through high-quality teaching, strong leadership, and a shared moral purpose. We are committed to developing both students and staff, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.


• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
• Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for History
• Can motivate, inspire, and challenge students of all abilities
• Is committed to inclusive education and high standards
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrates resilience, positivity, and strong professional values
  
  Wyvern Academy is seeking to appoint a passionate and committed Teacher of History to join our vibrant and inclusive school community. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school on a significant journey of improvement, where high expectations, ambition, and opportunity are at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who can bring History to life and inspire students to develop a deep understanding of the past, its relevance to the present, and its impact on the future. About Wyvern Academy Wyvern Academy is a co-educational 11-16 school located in Darlington and is part of the Consilium Academies Trust. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to ensuring every student achieves their full potential, regardless of background. We are a diverse and welcoming school community where students are supported to succeed academically, socially, and personally. Our values are built on creating an environment where students feel safe, respected, and motivated to achieve excellence. We are ambitious for our future and are committed to continuous improvement as we work towards becoming an outstanding school., Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education! Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.