Part-Time Teacher of Humanities
Northampton High School
Northamptonshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- GDST Regional Grade PL1 £33,990 - £42,971 (Full-Time Equivalent) Actual salary based on FTE % and experience
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 14 April 2024
Job overview
Hours: Part-time approx. 0.3 - 0.4
We have an exciting part-time opportunity for an experienced Teacher of Humanities to join our vibrant and successful independent school for girls on 0.3 - 0.4 FTE, starting from September 2024.
The successful candidate will be able to teach aspects of Theology and Philosophy (Religious Studies) and Geography confidently at Key Stage 3 level; ideally candidates would also be confident to teach History to Key Stage 3 at least. The ability to support the teaching of a GCSE or A Level Humanities subject would also be desirable.
The role involves delivering lessons which are challenging and thought-provoking with a strong emphasis on creativity and collaboration. You will be passionate about teaching, possess excellent curriculum and subject knowledge and have exciting ideas about the ways in which the teaching of Humanities can be further developed and encouraged across the whole school.
About the School:
Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We offer a Nursery, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.
Benefits:
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
- 36-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms with a two-week half term break in the Autumn
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Free life assurance benefit
- An employee assistance programme via Health Assured, offering free 24 hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Good transport links and free parking
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Final applications are to be received by midday on Monday 15 April 2024 at the latest, and applications may be considered in advance of the deadline.
Interviews will be held during week commencing 22 April 2024.
Northampton High School and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
Northampton High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Northampton High School
- Northampton High School
- Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, Northampton
- Northamptonshire
- NN4 6UU
- United Kingdom
Northampton High School is an independent, selective girls’ day school for pupil aged two to 18. It is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), a registered charity and proprietor of 25 independent schools, and has approximately 500 pupils. It is located in Hardingstone, Northampton. Before moving to its current, purpose-built location set over 27 acres, it was based in Derngate, in Northampton town centre.
Headmistress
Dr May Lee
Values and vision
At Northampton High School, we believe in a complete education that’s made for girls and young women. Everything about our school is carefully considered from our purpose-built site to our inspirational teachers and our first-class pastoral care.
Our school is bursting with spirited students who we encourage to learn without limits.
We’re not here to pigeonhole or conform to stereotypes. Instead, we encourage our girls to be curious and independent, resilient and brave; to lead and be individuals whilst recognising the value of collaboration and teamwork.
In doing so, we turn “can we?” into “we can!”, unleashing the potential in a generation of girls and young women who can go on and define a future on their own terms.
ISI report
“The quality of the pupils’ achievements and their learning, attitudes and basic skills is excellent. The school is successful in meeting its aim to enable girls to achieve their academic, creative and athletic potential."
“Pupils show high levels of knowledge, understanding and skills; they are able to develop their talents and to achieve success both as individuals and in teams...Pastoral care is outstanding, with effective measures in place to ensure that girls are well supported, securely safeguarded and encouraged to embrace opportunities”
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