Humanities Teacher

Focus Learning Trust is part of the OneSchool global network, one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 18 countries worldwide, our 10,000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods.

Our friendly and welcoming team at our Biggleswade Campus, have an opportunity for an experienced Humanities Teacher to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. The role will include teaching Citizenship, Geography and History to our students across KS3, KS4 and KS5. We are looking for motivated, well-qualified and outstanding individuals, who can continue to inspire and enthuse our students to achieve at the highest levels whilst supporting the development of all learners. 

Our schools offer achievement, opportunity and professional challenge to our students within a supportive environment. The students have a passion and desire to excel in learning. We are looking for conscientious and hard-working individuals who are passionate about education, pay meticulous attention to detail and who wish to maintain our environment to the highest standard. Our goal is to become a leading edge school in every aspect.

N.B. Visits prior to application are warmly welcomed so you can come and see for yourself what makes Focus Learning Trust such a special and unique place to work.

N.B. The post is open to NQT’s

Key Responsibilities:

• To have an up to date knowledge and understanding of the professional duties of teachers and the statutory framework within which you work.

• Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for excellent practice

• Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives 

• Differentiating to provide support for students with SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities) and challenge for those who are gifted and talented

• Using a variety of teaching strategies to motivate and challenge students, and ensure high levels of interest

• Developing approaches to Self-Directed Learning and use technology to support learning

• Using a variety of teaching strategies to motivate and challenge students, and ensure high levels of interest

• Produce reports for parents in line with the school calendar

• Contribute to subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work

• Establish effective working relationships with colleagues and set an outstanding example to stakeholders through personal and professional conduct

You will

• Possess recent experience of teaching Humanities to students from KS3 – KS5 

• Be highly motivated and an excellent classroom practitioner

• Have an up to date knowledge of the KS3 – KS5 National Curriculum and assessment framework, including exam specifications 

• Be an experienced teacher or an exceptional NQT

• Enjoy being part of a supportive team

• Be caring and enthusiastic

• Respect the school’s Ethos and Values

We offer:

• Supportive Trustees who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals

• Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning

• Active and committed parents and carers and a supportive and involved community

• Excellent premises and well equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment for students 

• The opportunity to enhance your educational experience with support for continued professional development

• A competitive salary (including a staff laptop)

• Professional support from Focus Learning Trust to continually progress and develop your career with through our unique Teacher Training Academy - equivalent to 100 hours per academic year

For more information about Focus Learning Trust or specific information relating to our Campus please visit http://www.focus-school.com or follow us on LinkedIn at Focus Learning Trust

For an informal discussion or to visit the campus please contact Melissa Podlaski on 0330 055 5600, or for an application pack please e-mail flt.recruit@focus-school.com 

Closing Date for application forms: Friday 1st February

Interviews will be held week commencing: TBC

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES 

Focus School Biggleswade Campus is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2018 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment