Twynham School
Dorset
£13,166 - £20,419 per year
Salary:
Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale, Part-time – 0.4 FTE Working on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Maternity cover fixed term contract
Job type:
Part Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
13 October 2025
Job overview
About the Post
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and committed History Teacher to join our outstanding Humanities team at Twynham School on a maternity cover basis. This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire excellence in a subject that plays a central role in our curriculum and to contribute to a department that is both ambitious and collaborative.
The successful candidate will be joining a high-performing team that works across both Twynham School and The Grange School, delivering a rich and engaging History curriculum that challenges students and fosters a deep love of learning. While the role is based at Twynham School, there may be occasional travel to The Grange School for departmental collaboration.
This post would suit a colleague who is passionate about History and committed to delivering high-quality teaching that enables all students to achieve their potential. Whether you are an experienced teacher or at the beginning of your career, this is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and forward-thinking school.
Twynham School is part of the Twynham TGS federation, which is firmly established in Christchurch and continues to develop an exceptional vision for young people across the town. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, our commitment to academic excellence, and our belief in the transformative power of education.
What our parents say about Twynham School
* Parents consistently praise the care and support their children receive, noting that staff truly know their students and guide them through every stage of their educational journey. They value the high expectations we set for behaviour and academic success, all within a nurturing and respectful environment.
What our students say
* Our students tell us they feel safe, supported, and challenged to be the best they can be. They speak enthusiastically about the wide range of extracurricular opportunities available and the strong relationships they build with staff.
What our staff say
* Colleagues describe Twynham School as a place where they feel valued and part of a collaborative team. They appreciate the wealth of professional development opportunities and the culture of continuous improvement that supports career growth.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
* To teach students according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the student in school and elsewhere.
* To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students and to keep such records as are required.
* To provide, or contribute to, oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students.
* To undertake a designated programme of teaching.
* To ensure a high-quality learning experience for students which meets internal and external quality standards.
* To prepare and update subject materials.
* To use a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning appropriate to student needs and demands of the curriculum.
* To maintain discipline in accordance with the school's procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and home learning.
* To undertake assessment of students as requested by the school.
* To mark, grade and give written/verbal and diagnostic feedback as required.
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic teacher who will relish the opportunity to deliver engaging and thought-provoking History lessons. You will be responsible for ensuring excellent progress across your classes and for creating a calm and purposeful learning environment where all students can thrive. You will be confident in planning and delivering lessons that are differentiated to meet the needs of all learners, and you will be committed to supporting students' academic and personal development. You will work closely with colleagues across the federation to share best practice and contribute to the ongoing development of the History curriculum. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or an early career teacher, you will be ambitious for your own development and eager to contribute to the wider life of the school.
You will have:
* An honours degree (or equivalent) in History or a related discipline
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Experience of improving outcomes for students in History as a classroom teacher
* Successful experience of teaching History across Key Stage 3-4
* An understanding of effective pedagogy
* Committed to supporting the vision of Twynham TGS
* Excellent classroom management skills
* Ability to travel independently
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
* Aim high
* Keep improving
* Don't leave anyone behind
* See the bigger picture
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About Twynham School
Twynham School
Sopers Lane, Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1JF
United Kingdom
Executive Headteacher's Welcome
Twynham School is an exceptionally special place; a school which believes in the unlimited potential of every child, where people are valued above all and ultimately a place where every child can be successful. Our long-tradition of success is built on two vital pillars; high quality teaching and learning and, most importantly, the value we place on the very special relationships between students and staff.
I feel incredibly honoured to lead such a remarkable school. At Twynham we care about the individual and pride ourselves in the warmth of our community in which all of our students feel valued. Of course examination results matter and at Twynham our students consistently achieve excellent results in all areas giving them access to far-reaching opportunities. However this is just one aspect of Twynham and students are supported to show ambition both within and beyond the classroom.
Mr Matthew Woodville
Executive Headteacher
Curriculum
Underpinning our philosophy of being 'ambitious for all our students' is a broad, balanced, relevant and exciting curriculum which ensures continued progression and development, both academic and personal. We hope that it will enable students to leave school with strong morals, a tolerant and enquiring mind and a positive, well-rounded outlook.
Teaching School
Two Rivers Institute is the new name for Twynham Teaching School. Our drivers are quality, value and a research informed approach to professional practice in schools. Our mission is to facilitate and provide professional learning opportunities for colleagues in both the Twynham Learning family of schools as well as those in the wider educational community spanning Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Dorset and Hampshire.
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