Teacher of History

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At King Harold Academy, ‘leaders have high expectations for both the curriculum and pupils’ behaviour…Pupils are happy and feel

safe. They have positive attitudes to their learning, and are respectful of each other.’ Ofsted, July 2022.

Teacher of History

Start date

September 2026

Salary

Main Scale/UPS (Fringe)

King Harold Academy (KHA) has a clear, ambitious vision: to be one of the kindest, hardest-working, and highest-achieving schools

in the UK. We are a proud community school supported by incredible students, involved parents, and a talented, committed staff.

Why Join KHA? KHA is a genuinely lovely place to work. Our staff are deeply committed to one another’s professional development

and to improving our pupils' life chances. We have the privilege of teaching polite, friendly, and ambitious children who enjoy

school and value their teachers.

What our teachers say

●"KHA is an amazing place to work. It truly is a place where everyone demonstrates kindness, hard work, and ambition."

●"Leaders look after the best interests of both staff and students... even when the weather is awful, I look forward to my day

here."

●"Working here feels like being part of one big family."

The Role

Teacher of History We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of History to join our Humanities department. This is a

fantastic opportunity to inspire a love of History across the school, delivering a high-quality curriculum and contributing to our

vibrant co-curricular life. Whether you are an ECT or an experienced practitioner, you will be supported, valued, and challenged

to be the best teacher you can possibly be within our welcoming community.

The successful candidate will be

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Aligned with our values

Kind, hard-working, and ambitious.

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A Passionate Musician

Dedicated to delivering engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4.

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An Inspiring Practitioner

Able to motivate students of all abilities and maintain high expectations for achievement.

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A Team Player

Eager to contribute to the wider life of the school and the History department.

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Growth-Oriented

Resilient, solutions-focused, and keen to develop their professional practice.

Benefits of TKAT As part of the Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from

●Excellent professional development and "Early Career Teacher" support where applicable.

●Opportunities for career progression across the Trust.

●Flexible working options and a focus on staff wellbeing.

How to Apply Download an application pack at www.kha-tkat.org. Please send completed forms to Mrs. Campbell at

michaela.campbell@kha-tkat.org. To arrange an informal conversation with the Headteacher or a visit to the school, please contact

Mrs. Campbell.

Note

CVs are only accepted alongside a fully completed application form. Safeguarding & Equality TKAT is committed

to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome

applications from all candidates and support full-time, part-time, or flexible working.

Closing date

Monday 11th May 2026

Interviews

w/c 11th May or 18th May 2026 King Harold Academy is committed to the protection and safety of its students and the

successful candidate will be subject to DBS, Bared List and two reference checks as part of the School’s Safeguarding Procedures.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post

in accordance with the Immigration Act 2016.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and

barring service check.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests

outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual

experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications

from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the

recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways

that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

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Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.