Teacher of History

Teacher of History

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies


• Salary: Not specified


• Hours: Full-time


• Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 1RF


• Job type: Permanent


• Posting date: 5 Oct 2026


• Closing date: 16 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of quality teaching and learning within a school setting


• Excellent subject knowledge and current curriculum developments


• Knowledge and experience that equip the candidate to teach History lessons in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4


• Experience of proactive parental engagement to foster pupil success


• Experience of preparing students for examinations and of raising student attainment and progress

Skills

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the elements that contribute to effective teaching and learning and the ability to plan and deliver lessons accordingly


• Effective classroom management skills


• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents


• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple priorities


• Enthusiastic, flexible and proactive approach

What the school offers its staff

Sedgefield Community College, a member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is an outstanding secondary school with a strong reputation for academic excellence and personal development. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and aspirational environment where students are encouraged to aim high and achieve their full potential. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to deliver a broad and engaging curriculum, enriched by exceptional extracurricular opportunities and strong community links.

Laidlaw Schools Trust is leading the way in redefining education. We are committed to empowering every child to succeed and every colleague to thrive. Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Every student and teacher receives an iPad, unlocking new ways to teach, learn, and collaborate. This cutting-edge approach ensures our classrooms are dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding education and inspire creativity.

By joining Laidlaw Schools Trust, you become part of a community that values ambition, bravery, and curiosity. We invest in your professional development through clear reward and development pathways, helping you excel and gain skills beyond those offered by other organisations.

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children's safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

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Experience of quality teaching and learning within a school setting

Excellent subject knowledge and current curriculum developments

Knowledge and experience that equip the candidate to teach History lessons in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4

Experience of proactive parental engagement to foster pupil success

Experience of preparing students for examinations and of raising student attainment and progress

Skills

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the elements that contribute to effective teaching and learning and the ability to plan and deliver lessons accordingly

Effective classroom management skills

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents

Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple priorities

Enthusiastic, flexible and proactive approach

Sedgefield Community College, a member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is an outstanding secondary school with a strong reputation for academic excellence and personal development. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and aspirational environment where students are encouraged to aim high and achieve their full potential. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to deliver a broad and engaging curriculum, enriched by exceptional extracurricular opportunities and strong community links.

Laidlaw Schools Trust is leading the way in redefining education. We are committed to empowering every child to succeed and every colleague to thrive. Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Every student and teacher receives an iPad, unlocking new ways to teach, learn, and collaborate. This cutting-edge approach ensures our classrooms are dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding education and inspire creativity.

By joining Laidlaw Schools Trust, you become part of a community that values ambition, bravery, and curiosity. We invest in your professional development through clear reward and development pathways, helping you excel and gain skills beyond those offered by other organisations.

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children's safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.