What skills and experience we're looking for
History is a highly valued and popular subject at the King’s (The Cathedral) School. The department consists of a team of experienced and hard working specialists led by a very supportive Head of Department. The team have enjoyed strong academic success over a prolonged period of time and the subject is popular at both GCSE and A Level.
Teachers at the school enjoy working and interacting with our students. They are mature, highly motivated and inquisitive making teaching a stimulating and rewarding experience. The Department is located in its own suite of modern classrooms and a staff workroom. All classrooms are equipped with projectors, interactive whiteboards and computers. We have invested in various historical software packages and the subject resources are well prepared and easy to access. Full details about our history curriculum can be accessed on our website.
Outside of the classroom, the team provide a wide range of support and opportunities for students including offering a range of subject specific trips. The team are reflective in their practice and there is a strong culture of nurture and support for new colleagues. The team are always looking to develop their pedagogy, especially in how students can best retain a great deal of subject knowledge.
Applications are welcomed from all qualified teachers who will be well supported by our Head of Department. We recognise the challenge of starting the role mid way through the academic year but you will be picking up classes from an excellent teacher who is highly organised.
What the school offers its staff
The King’s (The Cathedral) School is a very special place to work educating children from seven years old through to eighteen. The School has an incredibly strong reputation in the area and is one of a very small number of state Schools that has retained close links to the Cathedral dating all the way back to 1541. The School is heavily oversubscribed, staff retention is very high, and staff will typically choose to send their own children to the school for their education. The School places a real emphasis on students achieving well academically alongside participating in a wide range of sporting, musical and leadership opportunities. In July 2024, the School was judged as Outstanding in every category.
Commitment to safeguarding
The King’s (The Cathedral) School fully recognises the responsibility it has under section 175 of the Education Act 2002 (as amended), the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (as amended) and Education and Training (Welfare of Children) Act, 2021 to have arrangements in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.