About The Role
Are you looking for a new opportunity to teach History in a supportive grammar environment?
Holcombe Grammar School are seeking a History Teacher to join their team teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. The successful candidate will be a motivated and enthusiastic qualified teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning and is ready to embrace new ideas. They will have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills.
Together with being an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for achievement and behaviour, you will be able to plan and deliver creative and stimulating lessons, having a thorough knowledge of curriculum development and pedagogy. Our Curriculum Intent can be viewed here.
Applications are invited from Early Career Teachers, or experienced teachers looking to progress their career.
Holcombe Grammar makes learning active by developing children as creative, adaptable, and resilient thinkers so that they become committed lifelong learners.
About Us
Holcombe Grammar School, part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is an ambitious and supportive inclusive learning community, where life chances are transformed. We are a selective 11-18 boys’ school with a large and expanding mixed Sixth Form.
At Holcombe Grammar School our aim is that students develop into successful, well rounded, confident young people who are equipped with the academic and life skills necessary to thrive in the modern world. Whatever an individual’s background, we strive to ensure that our highly capable students are given the academic and intellectual tools to help them structure their thinking and learning effectively.
What our Trust will offer you:
* Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
* Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
* Teacher Pension Scheme: Secure your future with membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
* Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
* Internationally Accredited Pedagogy: Access to a range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
* CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations.
* Chartered Teacher Status: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher.
* Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
* Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
* Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
* Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.
* TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
* Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
What you need to do now:
If you are interested in working in our school, benefiting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
For an informal chat about this position please contact Donna Read via email at Donna.Read@holcombegrammar.tsat.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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