Job Description
Teacher of History (Maternity Cover)
St Bedes and St Josephs Catholic College, Bradford Salary: MPS/UPS £32,916-£51,047 per annum Full time | Temporary (Maternity Cover) | Start date: September 2026
Closing date: Friday 15th May
St Bedes and St Josephs Catholic College is seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and highly effective Teacher of History to join our successful Humanities team on a maternity cover basis.
The College has experienced significant positive transformation in recent years and was judged Good in all areas by Ofsted. Students are happy, relationships are strong, and academic outcomes are a real strength.
The role
You will join a dynamic and innovative Humanities faculty, teaching History across the full age and ability range up to Advanced Level. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, raising achievement, and contributing to the wider life of the College.
As part of a collaborative team, you will support curriculum development, share best practice and help ensure that all students make excellent progress.
About you
You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with:
* Qualified Teacher Status
* strong subject knowledge in History
* the ability to teach confidently up to Advanced Level
* a successful track record as a classroom teacher
* a commitment to high standards and raising achievement
* the ability to engage, challenge and inspire students of all abilities
* a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
* sympathy with and support for the Catholic ethos of the College.
Why join us?
You will join a committed and supportive Humanities team within a vibrant College community, with a strong reputation for academic success, excellent behaviour and a clear sense of purpose.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your practice within a high-performing environment, contribute to a strong co-curricular programme, and be part of a college that places students at the centre of everything it does.
We offer:
* excellent student outcomes
* hardworking and well-supported students
* strong professional development
* a supportive and collaborative staff culture
* central location in the West Yorkshire conurbation
How to apply
Please apply today to be considered for this opportunity. Early applications are encouraged as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.
Apply now Applications must be received by 9am on Friday 15th May 2026.
This role may suit an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher with the ability and ambition to teach History across the secondary age range, including A Level.
Sympathy with and support for the Catholic ethos of the College is essential.
You must be eligible to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Recruitment agencies need not apply.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the exceptions order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the receipt of satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks including social media checks.
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