History Teacher

History Teacher

Full Time

One Year Fixed Term Contract

MPS / UPS

Start date: 12th April 2021

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher of History. It would also be advantageous for the applicant to teach Politics and/or Law. This is a fixed term contract for one year. 

History is a popular and successful subject which runs within the humanities faculty. All students study History in year 9 and students can opt for History at GCSE and A Level where it is a popular choice for both. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to teach both GCSE and A Level classes so experience in teaching both is required.

The post would be suitable for both newly qualified and experienced teachers.

From September 2020 successful candidates may be eligible for brand new, subsidized, fully- furnished accommodation in Ampthill, sponsored by the Connolly Foundation. More details will be available following your appointment to the post. Details of the scheme can be found on the RTSA website.

If you are interested in the above post, please contact Eva Hobson at the school for further details and an application form; this information is also on our website www.redborne.com. The successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring check.

All offers of employment are “conditional” until Disclosure and Barring and qualification checks have been successfully completed and satisfactory references have been received. Redborne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: Sunday 24th January 2021

Interviews: Week commencing 1st February 2021

Redborne is a successful school on a spacious and pleasant campus near the market town of Ampthill in Bedfordshire. We achieve excellent examination results with about three-quarters of students typically gaining Maths and English at grades 9 – 4. A Level results are also very good with over half at A*, A or B grades and an overall pass rate of 99.9%. About 80% of the Sixth Form go on to university and each year a number of students get into Oxbridge. The school is well regarded, oversubscribed and situated in a very pleasant area of Central Bedfordshire, within easy reach of London. The campus includes a state-of-the-art 400 seat theatre and we have opened a new classroom block and Sixth Form social area. Redborne is also a National College Support School, a Leading Edge School and has Teaching School Status.