KS3 History and English Teacher at Ferndown Middle School

Do you love helping pupils discover the moments that make learning “click”?

At Ferndown Middle School, those moments happen every day – sometimes in a lively discussion about medieval medicine, sometimes when a student crafts a beautifully judged paragraph, and sometimes when a quiet pupil finds the confidence to share their ideas with the class.

We’re looking for a teacher who brings curiosity, warmth and high expectations to their classroom; someone who can inspire pupils in both History and English and help them grow into confident, independent learners.

What you’ll do:

• Plan and deliver engaging, ambitious KS3 History  and English lessons that spark curiosity and build strong core knowledge.
• Create a positive, well‑structured learning environment where pupils feel valued, motivated and ready to take on new challenges.
• Use assessment thoughtfully to identify strengths, address misconceptions and guide pupils to achieve their best.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with pupils, families and colleagues so that everyone feels part of a supportive learning community.
• Work closely with the English teams to shape curriculum thinking, share great practice and continually refine what we offer.
• Contribute to the wider life of our school through enrichment, trips, clubs or pastoral support, helping every child feel part of something special.

Who you are:

• Qualified (QTS) and confident in teaching both History and English at KS3 level.
• Passionate about the KS3 curriculum and enthusiastic about helping pupils stretch their thinking and develop strong core skills.
• Skilled at meeting mixed‑ability needs through clear explanations, thoughtful scaffolding and meaningful challenge.
• Warm, approachable and child‑centred – someone who values relationships and knows how confidence and independence grow.
• Organised, reflective and committed to creating engaging, purposeful lessons every day.
• A team player who enjoys collaboration, open communication and contributing to shared success.
• Open‑minded, creative and committed to continuing professional development.

Why join us?

• The chance to make a huge difference in the lives of young people, one small victory at a time.
• A school culture built on care, collaboration and a genuine belief in helping every child shine.
• You will be part of an inclusive and collaborative team that, no matter what the challenge may be, are ready to face it head on and are committed to seeing it through.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme and our Cycle to Work Scheme.
• The opportunity to develop your career in a School, and within the Southern Education Trust – a growing Trust where our mission is “making lives better”.

At Ferndown Middle School, we believe teaching is at its best when it’s rooted in joy, connection and the belief that every child has real potential. If you’re looking for a place where your enthusiasm is valued, your ideas are welcomed and your impact is felt every single day, we would love to meet you.

Visits to the School:

If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school office on 01202 876556 or email [email protected]

Closing date: 9am, 23 March 2026

Interview date: 26 March 2026

Please note: Applications may be viewed on receipt and interviews arranged sooner than the above date.

Become part of our journey by completing our Teacher & Leadership Application Form and returning it to [email protected] if you would like to apply (please see our Teacher Job Description, Candidate Information Pack, and Safeguarding Children Policy for further information). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Isabel at the recruitment address, who will be happy to assist you.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you. 

Ferndown Middle School is a vibrant and caring school serving children in Years 5–8. We pride ourselves on knowing our pupils well, setting high expectations and creating an environment where children feel safe, supported and excited to learn. Our staff work closely together, support one another and share a strong sense of purpose - and we believe that schools work best when everyone feels valued and included.

Our curriculum is ambitious, supportive and constantly evolving, and we are proud of the strong relationships that underpin all we do.