Teacher of History (King’s Academy Ringmer)

Hours of work: 32.5

Working pattern: Full-time

Fixed-term for: Maternity cover

Closing date: 8am Wednesday 08 July 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

King’s Academy Ringmer

Lewes Road

Ringmer

East Sussex

BN8 5RB

Phone: 01273 812220

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.kgaringmer.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About this Role

King’s Academy Ringmer is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of History to join our thriving secondary school on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave to start on 2 November 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire a love of History, deliver high-quality teaching and learning, and support students to achieve their full potential within a supportive and ambitious school community.

The appointment is temporary to cover a period of maternity leave. It is anticipated that the appointment will run until Friday 15 October 2027.

Working closely with colleagues within the History Department and across the wider school, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons that challenge and inspire learners of all abilities. You will create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported and motivated to succeed, while maintaining high expectations for achievement, behaviour and participation.

You will be committed to developing students' historical knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills, enabling them to make strong progress and achieve positive outcomes. Through effective assessment and feedback, you will monitor progress and adapt your teaching to meet the needs of individual learners.

As a valued member of our staff team, you will contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting enrichment opportunities and collaborating with colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning. You will uphold the Trust values of Honesty, Faith and Courage in your daily practice and be committed to promoting inclusion, wellbeing and high aspirations for all students.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious teacher to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives while developing their own practice within a supportive school and growing Trust.

About you

You are a passionate and reflective teacher of History with strong subject knowledge and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. Whether you are an experienced teacher or at an earlier stage in your career, you are able to engage and inspire students and help them develop a curiosity for the past and success in the subject.

You have experience of planning and delivering lessons that challenge and support learners of all abilities and are confident in using assessment to inform your teaching and improve outcomes. You understand the importance of creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

You are a positive team player who builds strong relationships with students, colleagues and families and is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school. You are resilient, adaptable and committed to your own professional development.

Above all, you believe in the power of education to transform lives and are dedicated to improving outcomes and opportunities for every student.

What can we offer you?

• Leaders who create a positive working environment where Teaching and Learning is the priority

• An established, motivated and supportive department

• Conscientious and hardworking students in a ‘very happy and safe school’ (OFSTED 2024)

• An effective behaviour for learning policy where ‘pupils behave well’ (OFSTED 2024)

• A supportive and collaborative staff body

• An excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression

• Two-week October half term

• Academy wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)

• The opportunity to work in an Eco School

• A beautiful, rural environment situated approximately 12 miles from the coastal city of Brighton and Hove

King’s Academy Ringmer:

King's Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of "Honesty, Faith, Courage ". Our most recent Ofsted states “the school has a culture of courtesy and respect” and “pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning”. Our results are significantly above national average for all students. We offer a broad, ‘exceptional’ enrichment offer through our Super Curriculum and students say “there is something for everyone”.

King’s Academy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department for Education’s Sustainability award.

King’s Group Academies:

King’s Academy Ringmer is part of King’s Group Academies. At King’s Group Academies our vision is to provide ‘opportunity and success on a global stage’ which means we have a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadens horizons and fosters understanding. Our values of ‘Honesty, Faith, and Courage’ drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities and internationally, promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. We believe that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff who are deeply invested in their success, supported by positive partnerships with parents who hold us to the highest standards.

For full details and an application form can be download directly from our website: https://www.kgaringmer.uk/vacancies/support-staff-vacancies or contact Amanda French on either 01273 815460 or [email protected] quoting job reference P/528. We offer a first class working environment with supportive colleagues and opportunities for career development.

King’s Academy Ringmer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts within our Multi Academy trust are exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants will be required to declare spent and unspent convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent and complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 8am. Interview date TBC

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.