Part Time Teacher of History
The Abbey School Reading
Reading
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2020
- Apply by:
- 25 February 2020
Job overview
PART TIME TEACHER OF HISTORY (≈ 0.6)
Reports to: Head of History
Location: Senior School
Start date: September 2020
Overall job purpose
To work as part of a successful and committed History team, teaching History from Year 7 through to GCSE and Sixth Form (A Levels and International Baccalaureate).
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Educated to Bachelor’s degree level (or international equivalent) at a minimum in the subject or closely related subjects.
• A teaching qualification relevant to the subject and stage is preferred but not essential.
• Experience of teaching the subject at the relevant stage is preferred but not essential; applications from NQTs are welcome.
• Strong IT skills are preferred; good IT skills are essential.
• Fluent in both verbal and written English.
Person Specification
• Demonstrates consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct
• Demonstrates the ability to engage and enthuse pupils in the subject
• Develops good relationships
• Demonstrates empathy with students, parents and colleagues
• Committed to promoting the wellbeing of students
Teacher Standards
Teachers at The Abbey are expected to adhere to the Teachers’ Standards as detailed by the Department for Education; these cover teaching as well as personal and professional conduct and can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teachers-standards.
The History Department
This is a vibrant and successful department situated in large airy classrooms in the newest part of the school. Examination results are very good at GCSE, A Level and IB. Many girls go on to study History at University, including Oxford and Cambridge.
All girls take History for the first three years of the Senior School. A chronological and skills-based approach is followed at KS3 exploring aspects of both national and world History and with an emphasis on delving deeply into topics. The GCSE course is Edexcel (9-1) including Medicine in Britain, the British sector of the Western Front, Conflict in the Middle East, the reigns of King Richard I and King John and Weimar and Nazi Germany. The A Level course is also with Edexcel and covers England 1509-1603, Luther and the German Reformation and the making of modern Russia (1855-1951). For the International Baccalaureate course there is a greater focus on world history covering topics such as the end of Muslim rule in Spain, the Cold War and Authoritarian States and History of the Americas.
The department has a tradition of arranging stimulating visits and activities such as the Y7 trip to Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, the Y9 trip to Ypres and the Y10 visit to the Chalke Valley History festival. We offer further enrichment opportunities throughout the year including our own lecture series with visiting speakers
Safeguarding
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Equal Opportunities
The Abbey School aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of qualifications and abilities, talent, personal qualities, skills and potential. The Abbey School welcomes applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and personal circumstances. A detailed Equal Opportunities policy is available on request.
To find out more about our lively and well resourced school and for a full job description please visit our website www.theabbey.co.uk on the work for us tab.
Interviews will only be arranged following our receipt of a completed application form.
Please apply via the Abbey Careers Portal completing an application form, uploading your CV and covering letter
Closing Date for Applications: midday Tuesday 25th February, however, early application is encouraged as we may interview before the closing date.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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About The Abbey School Reading
The Abbey School is a dynamic and vibrant community of more than 1,000 girls aged 3-18.
The Abbey is always in the top division nationally in academic terms. This year's A-levels were excellent with 75% at A*- B and at GCSE 88% gained 9-7 grades. Annually the average International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma result is between 38 - 40 points, with more than two thirds of the cohort scoring 38 points or higher, at a level equivalent to or exceeding the Oxford and Cambridge conditional offer range. In the School's 12 year IB history several students have gained the full 45 points possible. Leavers go on to an impressive list of universities and courses.
The school places great emphasis on providing a breadth of sporting and cultural challenges and opportunities for each student. Students are presented with the chance for exploration both within the curriculum and in Music, Drama, Sport, DofE and the wide variety of clubs and trips. The Jane Austen Wing at the Senior School has modern classrooms for Humanities as well as bright Art studios and enhanced ICT facilities. The IB has widened the options for Sixth Formers who can also choose their desired A-level combination from a wide range of subjects.
The Abbey Junior School (ages 3 - 11) offers a broad curriculum and the atmosphere is friendly, lively, purposeful and fun.
There is an extensive Abbey School coach & bus network and the School is within easy walking distance from Reading Station. There is a range of scholarships and financial assistance is offered to able students through means-tested bursaries which may cover up to 100% of fees for exceptional candidates.
The Abbey represents a unique and exciting opportunity for any girl with a desire to learn, where inspirational teaching and an ethos that promotes aspiration and balance provide the platform for a successful and fulfilling future.
Headteacher
Will le Fleming
ISI report
“The qualities of pupils’ personal development is excellent. Pupils grow into self-confident and independent young people, supported by Christian values and an understanding of life in a multi-cultural environment.”
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