Subject Teacher – Politics & History

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We seek an experienced teacher of Politics & History who is able to bring their enthusiasm and strong subject knowledge to enable further development of this area within the School. This is an excellent opportunity for either an ECT or someone wishing to further develop their career.

The successful candidate will join a friendly and welcoming department, teaching History at KS3 and KS4, Politics at A 'level and the opportunity to teach History A 'level. Both are popular subjects with many students opting to study them beyond A 'level at university. Students benefit from a range of extra-curricular activities to enhance their learning experience, including visits to local History sites, a tour of Parliament and the Supreme Court, visits by local MPs and Question and Answer sessions with a peer. The school is keen to expand and enhance these opportunities. 

We will have high expectations of you to be a positive role model committed to the distinctive ethos of our School, where we strive for academic excellence, underpinned by character education. 

In return, we can offer:

• A commitment to your professional development within school, using additional training days to enhance and develop teaching pedagogy
• 3 days per year dedicated to your own research
• Excellent support and guidance for ECTs
• Access to world-class resources, research and people through our partnership with the University of Birmingham
• Involvement in our exciting timetabled enrichment programme

Visits to school are welcomed. To arrange, please contact Katie Tennant at recruitment@uobschool.org.uk or on 0121 796 5008 to arrange this.

For information about the School, please visit: https://uobschool.org.uk/

For more details about the role and to apply, please click the apply button.

Please note that we cannot accept applications via CV.

Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 3rd March 2025.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. The University of Birmingham School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, references, and online checks. 

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