We are seeking an exceptional History teacher with the energy, passion and creativity to teach and/or lead History in the Secondary phase of our thriving All-Through school. This is a maternity cover vacancy. We have the ability to welcome a full or part-time post. In addition, the opportunity for a Head of History post is also available for the suitable candidate.
CFS is a happy, collaborative and forward thinking school for 4-16 year olds, where the personal development of our pupils is just as important as the academic curriculum. In our recent Ofsted, inspectors observed that CFS is a vibrant, ambitious and inclusive school, where our respectful and friendly pupils are thriving and are well prepared for their adult lives. Our values of ‘nurture, challenge and inspire’ influence everything we do as a school, and genuinely permeate all areas of school life. If you share our values and ideals, we strongly encourage you to find out more about CFS via a visit to the school or through our school website .
Whilst this is a Secondary post, there is something extremely unique and special about working in an All-Through environment; the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work creatively with colleagues from both phases helping to develop a cohesive and truly progressive educational experience for all learners.
CFS follows national pay scales; this role would be equally suitable for an early career teacher or more experienced teacher. The Upper Pay Scale would be considered for the right candidate and on the agreement of a whole school responsibility in addition to the role outlined below.
The Team
Our highly qualified and successful Humanities department consists of a six strong team with four dedicated classrooms and strong leadership from a Head of Department and 2 subject leads.
Pupils are entered for AQA History GCSE and the 4+ results are strong in all humanities subjects.
The Role
The successful candidate will be expected to teach History across all abilities from at least Year 7 to 11. They will be expected to take a proactive role in the extra curricular life of the school and to contribute to our focused intervention programme.
You will:
* be a well-qualified, enthusiastic graduate of History
* be a highly-skilled and competent teacher who is energetic and totally committed to the ethos of the School
* readily establish excellent relationships with both staff and pupils
* have an up-to-date awareness of current issues relating to History teaching, especially new curriculum and GCSE requirements
· enjoy pioneering new developments in pedagogy
· embrace the use of new technologies in the classroom
· be skilled in behaviour for learning
· value creating an inspiring learning environment
· explore opportunities to further participation and achievement in your classroom
* possess drive, expertise and enthusiasm
· be well-organised and disciplined when it comes to administrative duties
· possess an optimistic and resilient style when faced with pressure
· be able to communicate well with children and young people, having an understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
All teachers at CFS commit to fully contributing to the ethos and life of the School in and outside the classroom.
Further information, including a Person Specification, is included in the Job Information Pack.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the deadline.