History Teacher

Date posted: 02 April 2020
Start date: September 2020
Contract type: Full Time

Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience
Suitable for NQTs: Yes

Are you an innovative, enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of History?

Then this will be the job for you. 

This post provides a unique opportunity to work within a high-performing and growing 11 to 18 High School in Dewsbury with a large sixth-form and hard working students.

Department Information

The History department consists of a hard-working and dedicated group of teachers who have a passion for teaching the subject.  At present, History groups are taught in mixed ability sets at all Key Stages.  

 Consideration will be given to both experienced teachers and NQTs who wish to develop their teaching expertise in a Good school. 

The School takes great pride in providing the students with a first class education and believe that commitment, attitude, ideas, potential and enthusiasm are very important qualities. 

You will need to: 

• Believe in the school values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence and follow the school ethos 
• be a reflective practitioner wanting to develop and hone your craft to the highest level 
• be an inspirational teacher who builds excellent relationships and motivates students

Responsibilities: 

Teachers are expected to be effective, reflective professionals who challenge and support all pupils to do their best. Teachers should inspire confidence, build team commitment, engage, and motivate their pupils. They should think analytically about their work and take positive action to improve the quality of pupils’ learning.  

They will encourage high standards of academic and personal achievement and be a good role model for the students in the school. 

In return the School can offer: 

• eager and committed students who are keen to learn and progress  
• a creative and supportive team, who are driven to support and challenge our students 
• well-equipped specialist classrooms  
• a learning-centred school where the best possible practice is the priority  
• a comprehensive CPD programme and opportunities to develop as a teacher and as a leader  
• a vibrant, supportive community of like-minded professionals 

What Will You Bring To The Role? 

• Suitably qualified – degree in relevant discipline plus teaching qualification  
• Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum related issues 11-19
• Skilled classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire and motivate students in KS3 to KS5. 
• Ability to contribute to the wider school life  
• Able and confident to contribute to development of schemes of work and teaching and learning materials 
• Energy and enthusiasm 

The Secondary School is a unique school, with students who are eager to learn, keen to know more and want to enjoy their educational experiences. It is exceptional in many ways: a very diverse school community that produces results of the highest quality. 

If this exciting new opportunity sounds like a role you would be interested in then please contact Jenna on 0113 2240232 or email  jenna.hall@teachingpersonnel.com with a current CV, and I will be in contact shortly on review of application

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later

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