History Teacher

History Teachers 

(1 year fixed to contract- Maternity cover)

Scale- MPS/ UPS (NQT’s are welcome)

Start date- January 2020 (start early available if possible but this is negotiable)

“School leaders, governors and staff have created a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where pupils thrive”

“The behaviour of pupils is outstanding”

“The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding”

“Diversity at this harmonious school is celebrated and respected”             (Ofsted 2017)

Are you a talented and innovative practitioner who teaches creative and inspiring lessons for students of all abilities? Are you passionate about History? Do you want to work in a school committed to career progression? If so, why not join us? 

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a strong team of specialist, highly committed and enthusiastic teachers. Length of experience need not stop anyone applying for this post. What matters is an absolute commitment to wanting to get the best from every student. We are looking for ‘exceptional’, because ‘exceptional’ is what all our students deserve.

History is a very successful and popular subject within the school, attracting consistently high student numbers at KS4. We are currently running 3 GCSE exam groups completing courses in 2020, with 3 year 9 GCSE groups completing their foundation year. Students follow Edexcel A Level History, A Level results were 100% A-C in 2019. The department is very well resourced. All staff at Whitefield School benefit from an excellent induction program as well as access to our extensive CPD opportunities.

Whitefield is a rapidly improving school. Our examination results continue to rise year on year. But we still have ambitious plans for the future.  The successful candidate will have access to Continuous Professional Development through our comprehensive internal and external CPD programme. The school also offers a range of benefits to all employees through our pro-active staff Well-being Team. 

Please use the school online application form to apply for this vacancy. For further information on our exciting school, please visit our website (www.whitefield.barnet.sch.uk) or better still come for a visit.

Closing date for applications         Noon Monday 28th October 2019 (please note we have the right to close this post earlier)

Interviews                                                  Tuesday 29th October 2019 

Commence Post                                   January 2020 (start early available if possible but this is negotiable) 

For enquiries, please contact Christine McGhan, Human Resources Manager. Tel: 020 8455 4114, ext 206 Email: cmg@whitefield.barnet.sch.uk

Whitefield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application on this occasion