Teacher of History
About This Role
Recent successful teaching or teaching practice of Humanities-related subjects at KS3 and teaching History at KS4
Experience of teaching History at A level
Recent successful teaching or teaching practice in History at secondary phase
Experience as Learning Guide / Home group tutor
Experience teaching mixed ability across the age range
Experience of successfully adapting curriculum and lesson activities to meet the needs of diverse range of learners
Ability and willingness to teach History to GCSE with the possibility of ‘A’ level
A good knowledge of the National Curriculum in Humanities-related subjects
A knowledge and understanding of Assessment for Learning
An excellent communicator
Awareness of metacognition strategies
Understanding of disciplinary literacy demands of the History curriculum: oracy and reading within History, with a commitment to improving students’ vocabulary and engagement with complex texts
High expectations of oneself and of students
A commitment to and interest in the wellbeing, support and achievement of students
A sense of excitement about teaching and working with young people
A belief in teamwork and co-operation with adults and students
A willingness to challenge oneself to seek continuous improvement
To be positive about the need for innovation and change
Flexibility, imagination, resilience, reliability and integrity
A positive attitude to school
Self awareness
To safeguard and promote the welfare of children for whom you have responsibility or come into contact with, to include adhering to all specified procedures.
A demonstrable passion for History beyond the classroom, including engagement with current historiography, public history, or wider reading
A commitment to fostering historical curiosity and a love of learning through enrichment
A reflective approach to teaching History, informed by evidence and research (e.g. curriculum design, cognitive science, or subject pedagogy)
A willingness to contribute to curriculum development, ensuring coherence, rigour and ambition across Key Stages
A commitment to inclusion and equity, particularly in ensuring that disadvantaged and SEND students can access and succeed in History
An interest in promoting diverse perspectives within the curriculum, including underrepresented voices and global histories
The potential to offer something extra to the school and its students
Experience of running after school activities.