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TEACHER OF HISTORY (preferably with POLITICS)
Reference: FEB20259417
Expiry date: 08:00, Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Location: Ilkley
Benefits: Pension scheme, comprehensive employee benefits scheme including access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme, access to free on-site parking.
Join a leading school which prides itself on the high quality of education, enrichment and care provided to all and is committed to the wellbeing of students and staff.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a well-qualified and inspirational teacher of history, preferably with politics, who is committed to the highest standards of learning, teaching and achievement. The successful candidate will have very high expectations and an unwavering commitment to all students maximizing their potential through outstanding learning, teaching and support.
If you have the subject expertise, vision, commitment, and people skills to contribute to this successful department, coupled with the ability to engage and enthuse our students with a love of history and, preferably, politics, then we would like to hear from you. We welcome applications from both experienced and highly successful classroom practitioners and Early Career Teachers who are entering the profession.
We are looking for:
* a dedicated, passionate and responsive teacher who has resilience and a strong, positive work ethic
* a commitment to providing high quality lessons to engage, challenge and inspire our students
* an individual with the ability to teach history across the full ability range, preferably with the ability to successfully teach A-level Politics
* a colleague who is inspirational to staff and students and committed to sharing best practice
* a strong commitment to inclusion and personal development, including extra-curricular and enrichment
In return for your commitment we can offer:
* “a culture where everyone feels valued and supported to develop” (Ofsted 2024)
* the opportunity to make a real difference
* students who “enjoy their lessons”, “behave exceptionally well” and “show respect for each other”
* personalised CPD with a strong commitment to professional growth
* an inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and associate staff
* a very calm and orderly school with high expectations and an ethos of trust and care
* a supportive leadership team who “provide strong personal and professional care” (Ofsted 2024)
* excellent transport links to Leeds and Bradford
Closing date for applications: 8am Tuesday 4th March 2025
Provisional interview date: Week commencing 3rd or 10th March 2025
Ilkley Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond school. The school adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safe recruitment. All persons employed by the school, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome.
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