Teacher of History

• To work with the Head of Department on the development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programme, methods of teaching and assessment

• To teach students within the Academy and to carry out such other associated duties as are reasonably assigned by the Principal

• To maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the Academy

• To promote equal opportunities within the Academy and to seek to ensure the implementation of the Academy's Equal Opportunities Policy

• To work with the Associate Vice Principal to ensure that learning area’s schemes of work reflect Academy Curriculum policies and meet the requirements of National Curriculum programmes of study as appropriate

• To monitor the academic progress of all students maintaining high standards of work, discipline and conduct, in accordance with Academy policies

• To engage in quality assurance of the department’s assessment approaches within the learning area, involvement in formative recording of achievement, internal examinations and oversee public examination entries

• To encourage curriculum development, the efficient use of resources and the maintenance of a good learning environment

• To provide effective communication with parents, other educational institutions and external agencies

• To contribute to regular meetings and to ensure good communication within the learning area

• To make contributions relating to the work of the learning area to materials published about the Academy
• We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and talented History Teacher to join our thriving and supportive Humanities Department. Under the leadership of our Head of Humanities, the department has made significant progress in recent years, reflected in our most recent GCSE outcomes. We are now looking for a committed individual to help us build on this success.
• The successful candidate will bring strong subject knowledge, a passion for History, and expertise in curriculum planning and delivery. They will play a key role in developing and teaching an engaging, challenging, and forward-thinking curriculum that inspires students and fosters a deep appreciation for the subject and its real-world applications.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be able to teach History to at least GCSE level (this is essential).
• Demonstrate a strong presence in the classroom and the ability to motivate and challenge students of all abilities.
• Be an inspirational and reflective practitioner with high expectations for all students.
• Have excellent organisational skills, energy, and the drive to contribute to a culture of high achievement.
• Be a committed team player who values collaboration and is keen to contribute to the wider life of the school community.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or early in your career, if you are passionate about History education and ready to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

• To develop the learning area so as to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners in relation to the Academy mission and to ensure inclusiveness and equality of opportunity
• To monitor and report progress on achievement of targets and take appropriate action to ensure that targets are met
• To engage in flexible methods of curriculum delivery and learning styles to contribute to raising standards within the learning area
• To contribute to meetings to discuss the implementation of History curriculum.
• To work with History subject leads to review curricula
• To work with subject leads to consider and adapt the History curricula for each year group
• To adapt resources to meet the needs of students.
• To ensure knowledge on examination boards for the learning area.
• To carry out other reasonable duties as directed by the Line Manager