Teacher of History / Politics
The Appleton School
Essex
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September
- Apply by:
- 12 May 2024
Job overview
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Teacher of History/Politics with experience teaching across Key Stages 3 to 5 to join our dedicated faculty. While there will be some teaching at KS3 and KS4 levels, a significant portion of the timetable will be dedicated to KS5, making experience in this area essential. In this role, you will have the opportunity to inspire and engage students in the rich tapestry of historical events and political landscapes, fostering critical thinking skills and a deep understanding of the world around them.
Principal Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons in history and politics across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, ensuring that all students are supported and challenged to achieve their full potential.
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued and empowered to explore complex historical and political concepts.
- Utilise a variety of teaching strategies, resources, and technologies to enhance student learning and cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Assess student progress and attainment through a range of formative and summative methods, providing timely and constructive feedback to support student growth and achievement.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and refine the history and politics curriculum, participating in departmental meetings and contributing to cross-curricular initiatives and enrichment activities.
We offer an excellent induction programme within a friendly and supportive environment and are committed to high quality professional development and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
The Appleton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
If you are able to inspire and motivate students in order to help them achieve their full potential we would welcome your application.
As well as our continued focus on CPD, staff also have access to a wide range of benefits and rewards, including:
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Access to the “Cycle to Work” scheme
- Eye test vouchers in partnership with Specsavers
- Wellbeing Wednesdays to include free fruit and cake, mindfulness activities such as yoga
- Staff book club
- Running, Crafting, Pickleball and Latin Dancing Clubs
- Virtual GP Access – including minors 16 and under
- Annual onsite Flu Vaccination programme
- Discounted Tastecard
- Access to Costco Membership
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (includes confidential counselling and online discounts)
- Free onsite parking
- Regular staff social events
Closing date: 12th May 2024
Interview: On receipt of suitable applications
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, call applicants to interview, and appoint, prior to the closing date
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About The Appleton School
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At The Appleton School, we value the inclusive history of the school, which stretches back to the establishment of the first comprehensive schools in Britain in the 1960s. This still provides an inspiration for us and sits alongside our absolute commitment to provide the best for our community in the 21st century.
I am very proud to be the Headteacher of this Good school as recognised by Ofsted. The Appleton School is a mixed comprehensive school for students aged 11-18 which offers a fantastic opportunity for your child to learn and develop by nurturing individual excellence and providing the best possible foundations for adult life.
The Appleton School is a community with strong values in which every student matters. Respect and good manners are important and good behaviour is expected as the norm. Through our high expectations and high quality teaching by excellent, professional staff, each student has the opportunity to enjoy their learning and achieve their personal best. They receive excellent careers support and guidance for their next steps and they have the chance to demonstrate responsibility and develop leadership skills whilst embracing modern British values. All this is delivered through an ambitious, inclusive and broad & balanced curriculum, enhanced by extra-curricular activities to help broaden their learning experience.
All members of the school community are expected to achieve their full potential and be proud of their achievements. In return, we are dedicated to developing each student into successful future leaders. We live in a vibrant and exciting world, in which our children need to develop with confidence and respect, celebrating differences and learning from others. With your support, and working in partnership with parents, we will give your child the confidence and skills to be successful.
Sarah Cox, BA (Hons), Headteacher
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