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Teacher of History
Ecclesfield School
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/4/2026
About this role
Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD. Ecclesfield School joined the Trust in December 2017 and, as a sponsored academy, is developing this partnership and making rapid improvements for our students and community. This is an exciting opening to join the team at Ecclesfield as a Teacher of History This appointment is a key opportunity to join an increasingly developing, supportive and committed team. Applications are welcome from colleagues with the drive and commitment to consistently pursue the highest standards of student outcomes and deliver lessons with an innovative, inspiring and challenging approach. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues in our other academies and the Trust to support the delivery of teaching and learning within the History department. Please note that consideration will be given for candidates wishing to work 0.8 FTE. Key Responsibilities and Requirements • Deliver engaging and effective History lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning. • Plan, prepare and assess learning to meet the needs of all students and support excellent progress and attainment. • Maintain accurate records of student achievement and use assessment data to inform teaching and intervention strategies. • Act as a Form Tutor, promoting students' academic progress, wellbeing, attendance and personal development. • Contribute to curriculum development, departmental improvement planning and whole-school priorities. • Uphold high standards of behaviour, attendance and attitudes to learning in line with school policies. • Communicate effectively with parents, carers and external agencies to support student success. • Participate actively in professional development, performance management and collaborative working across the Trust. • Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment, educational visits and extracurricular opportunities. • Promote safeguarding, equality, inclusion and the values of Minerva Learning Trust and Ecclesfield School.