Teacher of History Maternity Leave Cover

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Mainscale to Upper Pay Scale 3

Full Time

Fixed term from 01 September 2026 - 31 August 2027

The Governors of this exceptional Grammar School wish to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of History to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 12 months. The ability to teach History across Key Stages 3 and 4 is essential, and the ability to teach at A level would be advantageous. A strong degree in History or a closely related discipline is sought.

The History and Politics department at WKGS is a successful and collaborative team committed to delivering engaging and academically rigorous lessons that develop students' understanding of the past and its relevance to the present. The department benefits from strong uptake at both GCSE and A-level, with Politics offered as a popular Sixth Form subject alongside History.

The successful candidate will be dedicated to delivering high-quality teaching and learning while contributing positively to the continued development of the department. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about History and committed to helping students to develop strong analytical skills, critical thinking and an appreciation of historical enquiry. The ability to bring clear explanations, strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject is highly desirable. The successful candidate will join a supportive team and teach highly motivated students who take pride in their academic work.

This post would be equally well suited to an experienced practitioner or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), for whom we offer extensive support, mentorship and development opportunities. We are committed to professional growth and provide a supportive environment in which all teachers can thrive.

Students study History across Key Stages 3 and 4 through a challenging and carefully sequenced curriculum that develops strong knowledge, source analysis and evaluative writing skills. At Key Stage 4, students follow the Edexcel GCSE History specification, studying a range of topics: Medicine in Britain, Early Elizabethan England (1558-1588), Superpower Relations & the Cold War (1941-91), and Weimar & Nazi Germany (1918-1939).

At Key Stage 5, the department offers AQA A-level History, alongside A-level Politics. Students engage in detailed study of key historical periods and themes, alongside independent investigation. Students are encouraged to develop sophisticated analytical skills and many progress to study History, Politics and related disciplines at leading universities.

West Kirby Grammar School is a highly successful selective girls¿ school with a coeducational Sixth Form. There are approximately 1,200 students on roll, and academic outcomes are exceptional. In 2025, 22% of GCSE grades were awarded at Grade 9 and 44% at Grades 9 - 8. Students achieved an average grade of 7.15, with 66% of all grades at 9 - 7. At A level, results were equally strong, with 65% of grades awarded at A* - B and an average grade of B.

The school was ranked 23rd nationally out of more than 4,000 state schools in The Telegraph's annual school rankings, placing us 1st among all state schools in Wirral, Merseyside and Chester and 5th in the North West of England. These outcomes reflect the exceptional standards of achievement, progress and destinations secured by our students.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.

Further information and an application form are available to download below or by contacting the School on 0151 632 3449. A completed application form and a letter addressing the content of the person specification (no longer than two sides of A4) should be submitted to office@wkgs.net for the attention of Mr S. Clarke, Headteacher.

Closing date: Friday 24 April 2026 @ 9 am

Anticipated interview date: Tuesday 28 April 2026