Charnwood College is now recruiting for a Teacher of History and RE. This role could be your next career opportunity!
We are seeking to recruit an outstanding teacher of History and RE from August 2025 to join our thriving humanities faculty.
About the role
The appointee will be joining the Humanities faculty here at Charnwood. The Humanities and Social Sciences faculty comprises of eight dedicated members of staff of varying experiences and specialisms. We teach a highly ambitious, fully resourced, curriculum from year 7 to year 11 and the subjects within the faculty prove a popular choice for our A level students.
This is a thriving area of the school which encompasses; History, Geography, Religious Studies, Business, Economics, Psychology and Sociology and covers all three key stages and as a consequence, the team work extremely closely together to support one another. Additionally, the humanities faculty has been growing and improving in recent years, with the average GCSE Progress score in humanities subjects last year being +0.57, with history in particular, having significantly higher than National Average grades and progress in the last exam year.
The ideal candidate will be someone who has a drive to grow and deliver excellence in every aspect of the job. We are looking for a motivated, hard working individual who will support and challenge all students and will work effortfully and deliberately, to improve outcomes for all and continue the trend of improving outcomes and retention within humanities.
They will be required to teach history at KS3,4 and potentially KS5; RE, currently at KS3 as well as possibly Geography also at KS3. At present, we do not offer GCSE RE at Charnwood, although all students have one taught lesson of RE each week. We are looking at expanding options by potentially offering GCSE RE in coming years, therefore the experience and ability to teach RE to and including KS4 is desirable, but we are more interested in getting the right candidate for the team and so we welcome all applications, provided you are enthusiastic and have a drive to improve.
This is a full time, permanent position and we would welcome applications from both ECTs and qualified teachers.
About our Academy
Charnwood College is an oversubscribed 11 to 18 school, which has seen significant improvements over the last five years. The most recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as Good in all areas stating that ‘Pupils at Charnwood College experience a culture of respect and positivity’ and that ‘Leaders have established an inclusive and calm environment in which pupils can learn’. Staff and students follow ‘The Charnwood Way’, to create a positive, learning culture in which all students are immersed. The spacious, well-maintained site offers excellent facilities over 40 acres. We have dedicated areas for a variety of sports, the arts and technology subjects.
We are proud of our ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum providing broad and balanced opportunities for our students. As part of the David Ross Education Trust, the curriculum is hugely supported through Curriculum Leads, resources and training sessions. Teachers follow a common lesson rubric and embedded routines to deliver high quality learning and consistency across the school. All classrooms are well equipped and have a visualisers in every room.
Charnwood College are dedicated to developing and supporting staff at every stage of their career. We have a bespoke evidence-informed CPD programme that allows opportunities to use the latest research to advance the intent, implementation and impact of the curriculum. We are huge champions of further professional development and actively encourage staff to take opportunities including NPQs and Masters.
Salary & Benefits
* M1 - UPS3 (£31,650 - £49,084) per annum
* Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
* CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
* Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers
* Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
* Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
* Awards and Recognition Scheme
* Flexible working patterns
* Benefits Platform
* holiday discounts
* cinema tickets
* restaurant booking discounts
* Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
A good degree in a specialist subject teaching qualification
QTS- Qualified Teacher Status
The skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to teach across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
Understanding of current curriculum issues in relation to teaching subject/s.
Able to effectively and appropriately use resources to enact the curriculum well
Experience working with children in an educational setting
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
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Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.