Job start date: 17 March 2025
Hours per week: Full time
Location: King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
Church Lane
Handsworth
Birmingham
B20 2HL
Telephone number: 0121 554 8122
Contact email: recruitment@hwga.org.uk
Contract type: Fixed term ideally from 17 March 2025 to 20 March 2026 to cover maternity leave.
Position Overview
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of History to join our successful and ambitious History Department. This is a wonderful opportunity for a History specialist with experience of Key Stage 4 to work in a department with highly dedicated staff and motivated students.
Responsibilities
1. Teach Key Stage 4 History.
2. Promote high expectations within the History Department and throughout the Academy.
3. Support students' academic and personal growth.
Qualifications
Candidates must have the ability to teach Key Stage 4, although experience of teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 5 would be advantageous.
Professional Development
The successful candidate will be fully supported in their career and professional development through a vast programme of CPD provided by the academy.
About Us
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy is an 11-18 comprehensive school in the north-west of Birmingham. Our student intake is from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, making for a very harmonious and happy school. We believe that high aspirations can transform the life chances of our students.
The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552.
Application Process
Further details and application forms can be downloaded from the school website. Applications can only be considered if they are on an Academy Trust application form. Completed application forms should be returned to: recruitment@hwga.org.uk.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks.
All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
This post is not part of the City Council and the successful candidate will not hold a Birmingham City Council Contract of Employment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and its amendments.
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