History Teacher
The Latymer School
Edmonton, North London
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 6 March 2018
Job overview
Teacher of History
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teacher of History who has a high expectation of students and themselves and who will motivate and inspire pupils to achieve their best.
The Latymer School is an oversubscribed high achieving, but caring Grammar School in North London. Visitors comment on the warm atmosphere and the high levels of participation in extra-curricular activities that encourage students to foster and nurture their skills and interests beyond the confines of the curriculum. We are proud of our inclusive school community and there is a real passion for teaching and learning in a supported and welcoming atmosphere that inspires risk-taking and creativity. As a school, we are committed to developing the whole person and it is a place where you can really engage students in their learning and develop as a teacher.
The History Department is a thriving and well organised department that is impressively resourced to provide a supportive working atmosphere for staff. Curriculums across all of the key stages seek to challenge and stimulate all students and the department has a consistent record of excellent results with 92% of pupils gaining A/A* in GCSE History. History is also a popular subject at A Level and students continue to excel with 100% achieving A*- C and many going on to read History at university. The department also offers Politics and it is a popular choice at A Level. The ability to teach Politics would be an advantage but would not be essential.
The post commences in September 2018 and applications are welcome from newly qualified teachers able to teach throughout the age and ability range.
If you would like to work in a friendly environment, we would like to hear from you.
Further details are available on the school website: http://www.latymer.co.uk/staff-vacancies
Closing date for application: 10am Tuesday, 6th March 2018
The Latymer School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with a Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About The Latymer School
The Latymer School is based in Enfield, London. It is a selective, voluntary aided, grammar school. The secondary school is a coeducational establishment that teaches children from the age of 11 and 18. At the moment, there are around 1,118 students on the roll. This includes the 455 pupils in sixth form. The school was founded in 1624.
Headteacher
Maureen Cobbett
Values and Vision
Our aim is to provide a first class, liberal education where students achieve their full potential and show consideration for others.
The Latymer School produces young people who are confident in their abilities, and considerate in their attitudes.
CONFIDENT
As a result of exceptional teaching designed to stretch and champion our students’ knowledge, Latymerians are confident in their own capabilities and attack challenges with vigour and conviction.
- We help students develop lively enquiring minds, apply themselves to tasks, and acquire practical skills and knowledge that are valued both for their own sake and for the broader good of society.
- We help students develop the ambition and self-esteem necessary to realise their full potential.
- We provide a wide range of valuable opportunities and experiences for all students.
- We ensure that school life is valued for itself as well as a preparation for adulthood and employment.
CONSIDERATE
As considerate members of the community, Latymerians are aware of their responsibilities to wider society and continually seek to behave in a way that improves and enriches the experiences of others.
- We encourage students to contribute to the common good, both now and in the future.
- We promote open-mindedness by assisting students to develop an understanding of and respect for the beliefs and values of others.
- We encourage students to understand and be aware of their own feelings and those of others.
- We help students understand the interdependence of individuals, communities and nations throughout the world and their responsibility to one another.
- We help students understand the consequences of their actions and those of others for the environment.
- We develop a respect for the principles of democracy, justice, and individual liberty and expression.
EQUALITIES, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
Our key purpose is to make the school an inclusive and safe environment for all young people regardless of their background and identity, and to ensure good support is available if they experience harm.
In 2021, following work with students arising from the Black Lives Matter and Everyone’s Invited movements, we appointed an Equalities Officer, audited our community and produced the Latymer Equalities Action Plan (LEAP). The LEAP project focusses on the characteristics protected by the Equalities Act (age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation) but may also reveal other issues outside of this remit.
In order to truly be inclusive and celebrate diversity, the Latymer School and its members will commit to these principles going forward:
- We will continue to engage with and empower students when making decisions about equality, diversity and inclusion.
- This work will be ongoing and become part of the normal culture and environment of the Latymer School, not seen as something separate to daily life at the school.
- Inclusion measures will be a mixture of individual ‘headline’ events and longer-term holistic change.
The Senior Leadership Team works with a number of key, student-led groups in the school to promote equality, including the Anti-Racist Committee, the LGBTQ+ group and the Feminist Society. Amongst other activities within the Latymer community, these groups run themed assemblies, such as Black History Month and Holocaust Memorial Day.
Ofsted report
"The Latymer School provides pupils with high-quality education. Pupils are supported to aim high and achieve well academically in most subjects. Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ learning and how pupils should conduct themselves. Pupils have a strong work ethic and show commitment to their learning."
Please visit www.latymer.co.ukto learn more about our students, ethos, curriculum and approach to teaching
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