What skills and experience we're looking for
• Qualified Teacher
• Good first degree with a Humanities subject as a main strand.
• Recent substantial teaching experience with Secondary aged pupils in Humanities
• Evidence of successful and varied experience in secondary schools.
• Recent experience of a leadership responsibility within a department or pastoral team.
• Proven track record of raising educational standards at departmental level.
• Evidence of involvement in the development of Humanities curriculum in Secondary School.
• Significant personal examination success
• Up to date knowledge of Humanities and an understanding of the importance of Humanities with respect to pupils’ learning.
• Assessment recording and reporting of students' achievements.
• Progression issues for pupils into KS3, from KS3 to KS4 and to post 16
• Strategies, including ICT applications to ensure effective learning in Humanities
• Equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice in the school community.
• Effective communicator, with a vision and the ability to inspire others.
• Emotional intelligence, tact and a sense of humor.
• Use of range of data to track individual students, set targets and monitor them.
• The capacity to establish and maintain good professional relationships and to deal with difficult situations sensitively.
• Able to lead and be a team player.
• The ability to teach Humanities effectively in a comprehensive ethos.
• High expectations of personal performance and of students' success.
• Commitment to one's own learning.
• A belief that schools can make a difference.
• Able to think strategically, forward plan and contribute to whole school priorities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Resilience and initiative with a passion for all young people’s learning
• Enthusiastic about teaching and learning in your subject
• Positive outlook
• Team Player
• Advocacy for Meadow Park students and their community
• Geography, History or RE specialist
• Evidence of involvement in CPD activities both as participant and facilitator
• Evidence of further professional development
• The ability to support early stage practitioners in developing their Humanities teaching
• The ability to support non-specialist Humanities teaching and learning
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
- A positive and innovative learning culture, where wellbeing and workload are effectively managed.
- A dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff, upholding high expectations and aspirations for all of our students.
- A strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace.
- Frequent opportunities to collaborate with teachers and support staff from the other schools in the MAT to develop and share best practice.
- A vibrant, modern building and facilities (including the use of two minibuses for fixtures/tournaments) in a beautiful location within easy reach of the M40/M6 corridor.
Commitment to safeguarding
Meadow Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.