History Teacher

This position arises due to the maternity leave of the current post holder. It is a temporary, 0.8 position (full-time would be considered) and the successful applicant will be paid on the main professional scale.

The successful applicant will be required to teach History to students in all year groups, including GCSE & A-Level and undertake the role of form tutor delivering the class’s weekly lesson of Personal & Social Education. Applications are welcome from candidates at any stage in their career.

The position is effective from 16th March 2023 (or 17th April 2023 would be possible for the right candidate)

History is a successful department in the school. There are three members of staff who are all expected to teach across all year groups. There is a good amount of Advanced Level teaching and ideally the successful applicant will have some experience of teaching A-Level History but more importantly an enthusiasm and wish to do so.

The department has three dedicated teaching rooms.

All pupils are taught History as a separate subject in Years 7-9 (four, fifty-minute lessons per fortnight for years 7 and 9; three lessons per fortnight for year 8). All pupils have to study Geography or History as one of their GCSE optional subjects with many choosing to study both subjects. History is a popular choice at A-Level, with class sizes of between 15 and 25. Further details on the History curriculum can be found on the school’s web site (see www.keaston.bham.sch.uk/school life/curriculum/history)

Extra-curricular activities are an important feature of the Department’s work with visits to the Black Country Museum, Aston Hall and the Imperial War Museum all taking place.

Examination outcomes at both GCSE & A-Level are strong with well over half of all passes being at grades 7 at GCSE & A*-B at A-Level.

We are seeking to appoint a committed & enthusiastic teacher who enjoys working as a member of a team and is constantly seeking ways in which they can improve on their current practice.