History Teacher
Rookwood School
Hampshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 13 November 2024
Job overview
History Teacher
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date : January 2025
Contract/Hours: Full Time
Key Stage: KS3, KS4 and A Level
Salary: Rookwood Qualified Teacher Scales
Location of Role: Rookwood School, Andover
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate History Teacher who is committed to helping our pupils to fulfil their potential. With History being a popular subject this is a good opportunity to teach across all Key Stages. You will be a self-motivator and demonstrate high professional teaching standards.
This is a permanent position, we welcome applications from experienced teachers and ECTs early in the career.
Nestled on a leafy site in Andover, Rookwood School is a happy and thriving learning environment for pupils aged 2 to 18. At the heart of our ethos is strong pastoral care, where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. Our school motto, ‘Sapere Aude,’ translates to ‘dare to know’ or ‘have the courage to understand’, perfectly capturing the essence of our identity. We encourage our pupils to question, explore, and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
We are looking for a history teacher who:
- Believes in young people
- Is dynamic, innovative and inspirational in the classroom
- Is passionate about History and is keen to improve standards at every level
- Ensures all students succeed and are able to achieve their maximum potential
- Has the ability to teach outstanding lessons across KS3, 4 and 5
- Is committed to raising standards of attainment and developing the success History at Rookwood School
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Sets high expectations of themselves and their students
In return we will offer you:
- A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further
- Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment
- Opportunities for further professional development
- Employee assistance provision
- Access to reduced educational fees for qualifying children
- A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant school community
Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time.
Applications are invited to be submitted via our online application portal at https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000637
The full Job Description can be obtained directly from the vacancies section on our
school website - www.rookwoodschool.org/vacancies.
For further details please contact recruitment@rookwoodschool.org; or call 01264
325900.
Potential applicant visits are welcomed. We would also welcome applications from ECT.
The advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained therefore early submission of applications is recommended.
Rookwood School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, right to work in the UK, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment and two satisfactory references.
All positions which involve working with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).
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About Rookwood School
- Rookwood School
- Weyhill Road, Andover
- Hampshire
- SP10 3AL
- United Kingdom
Nestled on a leafy site in Andover, Rookwood School is a happy and thriving learning environment for pupils aged 6 months to 18 years. At the heart of our ethos is strong pastoral care, where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. Our school motto, ‘Sapere Aude,’ translates to ‘dare to know’ or ‘have the courage to understand’, perfectly capturing the essence of our identity. We encourage our pupils to question, explore, and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
Headteacher
Mr Paul Robinson
Values
Our ASPIRE values provide the guiding principles of everything we do.
Ambitious – challenging pupils to have the courage to take risks with their learning, learn new things, develop new skills and deepen their understanding to maximise success, reflecting our school motto – “Sapere Aude” – Dare to Know.
Safe – providing a healthy, safe and secure environment for everyone to learn and develop their individual self, as well as keeping others safe in our community.
Personal Growth – stimulating independence, problem solving skills and resilience with focus on the individual in a supportive educational experience.
Integrity – developing the skills to embrace life challenges through the development of character, calibre and courtesy.
Responsibility – supporting others in our Rookwood community, inspiring a greater understanding of the world around us and our impact on charity, community and the Earth. Creating future citizens in a rapidly changing global environment.
Emotional wellbeing – developing the ability to successfully handle life’s stresses and adapt to change, building self-esteem and healthy coping strategies.
Discover more by visiting our website: www.rookwoodschool.org
Independent Schools Inspectorate report
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