What skills and experience we're looking for
An enthusiastic Teacher of History with the ability to teach a second subject is required to join our outstanding history department. The successful candidate will have a love of their subjects, be able to deliver high quality, engaging lessons which will inspire and challenge students as well as well as encourage them to reflect on their faith. A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the college through involvement in extra-curricular activities would be an advantage.
• Have a love of the subject and a commitment to inspiring the skills needed to be a confident, independent learner.
• Teach history and a second subject across all key stages OR at least to GCSE and have the potential and desire to upskill to teach A-Level in the future.
• To teach a timetable as allocated.
• To contribute to the development of departmental schemes of work and assess work in accordance with our assessment policy.
• To contribute to the development of the curriculum in history and their second subject.
• To contribute to the department’s improvement strategy and key priorities by working as a team.
• To give written reports on the progress of students throughout the year as requested by the Principal.
• Use data to track progress of students and inform planning.
• To attend INSET meetings in line with the school calendar.
• To liaise with parents over issues relating to the subject.
• To attend parents’ evenings and any other occasion sanctioned by the College.
• Liaising with SENDCo/ PP Co-ordinator to ensure that the needs of these students are being met and that work is adequately differentiated by class teachers.
• To promote the development of each pupil’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural welfare.
• To uphold the Catholic ethos of the College and to support the application of the Eight Essentials of Edmund Rice.
• To work alongside the rest of the Humanities and their second subject’s department and SLT in leading the Catholic ethos of the college.
• To contribute to the department’s enrichment of extra-curricular opportunities for students
• To pay due regard to the Staff Handbook and to support College policies as approved.
• To undertake the role of Form Tutor and support the pastoral system within the college.
• To uphold the College Mission Statement and the Eight Essentials of Edmund Rice Education.
• To support the daily life of St Ambrose College.
• To ensure consistently high-standards in overall professionalism.
• To meet deadlines. Pastoral Care
• Work with SLT and the wider pastoral staff/teams to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students within your tutor group.
• Follow all safeguarding protocols as outlined in the annual Safeguarding training & Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• Discuss problems faced by a student, or created by a student, and to implement appropriate responses or referrals where necessary.
• Work alongside others in the college to provide enrichment opportunities for students within your tutor and teaching groups.
• Liaise with external agencies and stakeholders as required to ensure students are well supported and can thrive at St. Ambrose College.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students, parents and carers, ensuring all are informed of: uniform, equipment, progress, behaviour, attendance, punctuality and wellbeing concerns.
• To apply college policies relevant to the role.
• Ethos
• Availing of opportunities to engage and support students with the Edmund Rice Network including opportunities to collaborate with Edmund Rice schools in England and abroad.
• Role model the expected values and standards of the school.
• Take a leading role in College life to support the St. Ambrose College Mission Statement.
Other/General
• Ensure you uphold the teaching standards.
• Be pro-active in responding and reporting any issues as they arise with students.
• Encourage the development of competition, extra-curricular activities.
• Actively promote and support the mental health and wellbeing of all students.
• The above list is not exhaustive and all staff are also expected to undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Principal.
What the school offers its staff
Working at St Ambrose College
We are committed to ensuring that our employees work in an environment that is inclusive, supportive and respectful. Staff have the opportunity to work with engaged and motivated learners with the ethos of Blessed Edmund Rice at its heart.
St Ambrose College is a well-ordered caring community where self-discipline is emphasised and students are enabled to take responsibility for their own actions following a reasoned set of Christian values and principles.
The state of the art building located in Hale Barns opposite Hale Croft Park sits within idyllic grounds with secure free parking available on-site for staff. The college boasts exceptional sporting facilities including a swimming pool, tennis courts and 4-G rugby/football pitches. Hale Barns village is within close proximity of the college which includes a supermarket, post office and a number of eateries
Throughout each academic year staff have the opportunity to participate in a number of educational, spiritual and recreational trips, which have previously included visiting the USA, Austria, Australia, Barcelona, France, Indonesia and South Africa. We also engage in a number of charitable events to support our local community. Frequent opportunities are available for staff to develop their own faith.
New staff are welcomed to St Ambrose College with an outstanding induction programme. The Staff Association organises a number of staff events to promote positive working relationships and wellbeing. Staff enjoy the benefit of a generous and flexible Leave of Absence policy. Health professions visit the college annually to administer Flu vaccinations free of charge.
Staff work together and value the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of students in a positive and vibrate environment that promotes respect for the whole community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.