Teacher of History
Wrotham School
Kent
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS Negotiable based on experience and suitability to role
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 12 May 2024
Job overview
Teacher of History
Starting-Sept 2024
Full time
Full MPS/ UPS range considered– Negotiable based on experience and suitability to the role
Applications are welcome from candidates with all levels of experience
Application Deadline – Open
Interviews – To be arranged on application
Job Summary
We are excited to advertise the position of Teacher of History at Wrotham School, starting in September 2024! We are looking for a candidate that wants to take that next step in their career, and join a growing school that can provide an environment that can help them grow both professionally and as a person
About the role
We are justifiably proud of our outstanding Humanities department which consistently delivers an engaging and inspirational curriculum whilst achieving the highest levels of student progress at GCSE and A Level. Our results are above average and reflect the high standards of pedagogy and curriculum in the department.
Wrotham School is a highly successful school with high expectations of progress and character. We look after our staff and provide a rewarding and caring environment in which to work. This post is suitable for practitioners who are passionate about their subject and wish to work in a school where success is rewarded with both autonomy and competitive remuneration.
This post is suitable for ECT’s and we welcome their application. Equally, we also welcome applications from all ranges of experience.
Personal Specification
Required:
- A passion for exciting and engaging lessons that apply real world skills to creative projects.
- A working understanding of assessment and moderation of GCSE and A level History
- A desire and determination to achieve outstanding results by working with all students to maximise their progress and attainment.
- A commitment to our ethos as a recognised ‘’School of Character’’.
- Willingness to work collaboratively with staff across our small trust.
- A general keenness and enthusiasm for extracurricular activity and school visits/trips and enrichment activity.
Desirable:
- A track record of success in teaching History at KS4 and 5.
- Experience of moderating History coursework and exam papers at KS4 and 5.
- Exam board training and knowledge of a range of relevant qualifications.
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Equal opportunities employer
Wrotham School is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and actively encourages applications from all potential candidates regardless of race, gender, sexuality and disability.
Safeguarding
Wrotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.
Contact Wrotham School
We highly recommend contacting us to arrange an informal visit to the school to fully understand what makes Wrotham School such a desirable place to work.
If you would like to discuss the post please contact via email Bsanchez@wrotham.kent.sch.uk
About Wrotham School
Wrotham School is a highly successful comprehensive school that boasts outstanding behaviour, supportive parents and a deeply embedded culture of high expectations. It is a school where students make outstanding progress and achieve some of the highest progress and attainment scores in Kent.
The school has been recognised for its excellent work on Character Education by being awarded the prestigious School of Character Kitemark – a formal acknowledgement of the work the school has done to promote and develop good character in the school community.
Wrotham School prides itself on its low staff turnover due to our friendly and supportive staff team, career development opportunities and commitment to flexible working with a healthy work life balance.
We are a progressive and innovative school that provides a positive and productive place to work for teachers of all experience levels.
Wrotham School is part of the Character Education Trust.
Headteacher – Mr Michael Cater
Executive Headteacher – Mr Matthew Wright MA
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