History Teacher
£34,514 - £51,179
Harrow
September start
Permanent / Full time
Are you a qualified History teacher?
Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity in an outstanding school?
We are now seeking to appoint a colleague who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide.
Applications from both experienced and Early Careers Teachers (ECT) would be warmly welcomed.
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who wants to join an excellent department. This post is suitable either for a teacher who is currently in training (ECT) or someone who would like to widen their experience. This post offers real opportunities for professional and career development.
Our school is an 11-18 mixed multi-ethnic comprehensive school of almost 1550 students, situated in the London Borough of Harrow. There are very high achievement levels and excellent facilities.
We can offer:
1. An exciting learning environment where challenging, innovative and engaging learning is at the core of all we do.
2. An award winning vibrant school which continues to achieve extremely high standards, both in Harrow and beyond.
3. A genuine and active pursuit of well-being for all members of our community.
4. Outstanding outcomes with a significantly positive Progress 8 score and zero NEETS.
5. Students who exhibit excellent behaviour for learning and a desire to acquire knowledge and improve themselves.
6. A supportive, enthusiastic and inspiring team within which to grow and develop.
7. An opportunity to develop your craft of teaching across three Key Stages.
Job Purpose:
8. To implement, adapt and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced and relevant curriculum which meets the needs of all students.
9. To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher and Form Tutor.
10. To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with opportunities to achieve their individual potential.
11. To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
12. To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
Person Specification:
We will be looking for the following:
13. Appropriate academic qualifications (to degree level), QTS and the ability to teach History throughout the school.
14. Successful experience as a teacher of History in a current post or during teaching practices (ECT) and both the ability and drive to develop further.
15. A good understanding of the History curriculum and the changes in GCE/GCSE assessment.
16. The ability to work and learn in a collaborative, innovative team with high standards, committed to raising expectations and achievement of all students.
17. Evidence of excellent communication and organisational skills.
18. The willingness to teach a second subject if required.
19. Evidence of being able to build and sustain effective working relationships with staff, Governors, parents and the wider community.
20. The ability to contribute to the wider work of the school, including our work as tutors and other activities.
21. Flexibility and adaptability, in order to be able to mix and work with a wide range of people and a commitment to equality and diversity.
22. A commitment to professional development.
23. To be alert and active on issues relating to student welfare and child protection.
If you are the History Teacher we have been looking for, then apply today. Shortlisted Teachers will be contacted within 24 hours.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.