Teacher of History

• Abbeygate Sixth Form
• Address: Beetons Way Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3TT
• Salary: MPR/UPR
• Hours: Full time*
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 8696

*Part time opportunity considered. Please detail your preference within your application.

Abbeygate Sixth Form are seeking to appoint a dedicated Teacher of History to join their outstanding Sixth Form College. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing and supportive team committed to delivering a broad and ambitious curriculum that enables students to flourish achieve excellent outcomes and progress to leading universities and careers. You will inspire and motivate learners fostering a culture of high expectations academic excellence and inclusive practice.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching across A-Level History planning and delivering engaging lessons and supporting students to reach their full potential through effective assessment tracking and targeted intervention. You will contribute to curriculum development maintain accurate student records and actively engage in the wider life of the college including parents evenings open events and cross-college initiatives. The ability to teach politics or philosophy as a second subject would be an advantage and would further enhance our broad and enriching curriculum offer. The college offers a modern history A-level and an early modern history A-level. You will teach on both of these courses and confidence within the medieval and early modern periods would be an advantage.

We are looking for a reflective and committed practitioner with strong subject knowledge excellent communication skills and a passion for post-16 education. You will have experience of raising achievement and supporting learners of all abilities alongside a proactive and collaborative approach to professional development and return you will join a forward-thinking and supportive environment where staff are valued and encouraged to innovate and excel.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings including schools further education colleges and specialist learning provisions ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence inclusivity and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically socially and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities businesses and industry leaders we ensure our curriculum remains relevant equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers.

Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health needs) and vocational training to empower every learner. We take a holistic approach to education combining academic excellence with pastoral care safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.

As a collective Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement innovation and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies including Ofsted to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching learning and student support. Our leadership team educators and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education driving positive change and enabling learners to realise their full potential.

As a group our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value support and facilitate your professional development as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

For more information

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If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing date: 1 May 2026.

The group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race sex gender gender reassignment disability religion/belief sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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