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Teacher of History and/or Teacher of History and Ancient History

Teacher of History and/or Teacher of History and Ancient History

King’s Academy Bay House

Gosport, Hampshire

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Salary:
£22,915 - £38,650 pa dependent on knowledge and experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
2 February 2018

Job overview

Gosport & Fareham Multi Academy Trust are looking to appoint committed and outstanding History teachers to join our team at Bay House School. The ability to teach Ancient History would be considered an advantage and there may be opportunities for career development in this area.   

The person appointed will be expected to teach across the full age and ability range and to play a part, together with other colleagues, in the continuing development of the department. One of the department's strengths is its strong sense of teamwork whereby all members feel able to contribute to the development of the department. We are committed to ensuring that all members of the History Department are able to have access to quality CPD. Our devolved budget allows us to be creative in how we achieve this.  

Applications are welcome from either an NQT or someone wishing to further develop their career, with possible development opportunities to take on TLR responsibilities.  

History is a very popular option at GCSE with fourteen groups in Years 10 and 11 following the OCR B SHP syllabus. At AS/A Level the AQA specification is offered with students following components on Tudor England, Weimar and Nazi Germany and a non-examined assessment on Stuart England. The department also offers Ancient History at AS/A2 and an ability to teach it would be a definite advantage.  

There are currently seven groups studying History at Advanced Level in the Sixth Form and four studying Ancient History/Classical Civilisation. Last year 100% of the candidates achieved A*-C grades at A2 in History and Classical Civilisation, with 76% achieving A*-B. We are one of the best performing history departments of any Sixth Form colleges in Hampshire. At GCSE in 2017 the A*-C pass rate was 84%. This puts us in the top 0.5% of schools in the country in terms of progress made by pupils. The previous year it was 80% and in 2016 it was 81%. GCSE is, of course, a major focus and the department is determined to maintain its outstanding performance of recent years. 

There are detailed schemes of work at Years 7 and 8 which are reviewed regularly and the department is committed to encouraging and developing exciting and innovative enquiry based learning.   

Bringing History to life and encouraging pupils and students to engage with it beyond the classroom is a major factor in making the subject so popular at Bay House. The Year 9 trip to the battlefields and cemeteries of the Western Front in Belgium and France is the most popular and oversubscribed trip run by the school. The department also organises Ancient History trips to Italy and Greece and a History trip to Berlin. Year 11 pupils have the opportunity to visit the London Dungeons and our Year 10 pupils visit Portchester Castle for the local history component of their GCSE course. History staff are actively involved in trips organised and run by other departments too (i.e. the RE trip to Auschwitz). A range of speakers (Holocaust survivors, local O.A.P.s who were evacuees, historical re-enactors, Falklands veterans, university academics, etc.) are invited into school to address and engage pupils and students. 

Colleagues are positively encouraged to build on personal interests and expertise in order to enrich the extra-curricular life of the department and school. A willingness to be fully involved in this aspect of the provision of these learning experiences would be a required quality in the successful candidate. 

The successful applicant will be responsible for a tutor group within a year system of pastoral care; tutors and their pupils move through the School with the same Head of Year.

For all enquiries please telephone the HR department: 02392 616012.  

For some posts, where we receive large volumes of applications or identify suitable candidates, on these occasions we may interview before the closing date, therefore you are strongly advised to submit your application as soon as possible.  

GFM Education is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. A 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all shortlisted teaching candidates including those applying for a teaching assistant/Cover Supervisor/Other work deemed directly involved with pupils where it is indicated that they have qualified teacher status or have previously worked as a teacher. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks. GFM Education pursues a policy of equality of opportunity.

About King’s Academy Bay House

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King’s Academy Bay House is committed to exceptional education for all students. We are at an exciting stage of development and improvement and the school community is growing prouder, more confident and more successful at every stage. We are proud of each of our students and our commitment and drive is for every young person to achieve beyond their expectation and progress to where they previously had not imagined or thought possible.

We are located in Gosport in the south east county of Hampshire. Gosport is an increasingly popular coastal destination with a strong naval heritage. Gosport benefits from being a stone’s throw from Portsmouth and its many amenities and has excellent transport links. As well as an abundance of picturesque coastal walks and nature reserves on the doorstep, Gosport is home to two parks and accessible to a scenic beach, perfect for outdoors types, runners, cyclists, water sports enthusiasts or families looking for a taste of the great outdoors.

We take our responsibilities to our learners and their parents very seriously, and work together:

  • To ensure every learner achieves to their very best
  • So no learner is left behind at any stage
  • Doing all we can to make sure every learner has quality learning experiences in and beyond the classroom and that we look after their well being

In partnerships to ensure our school community is the best it can be.

How do we measure our success?

By looking at every learner’s achievement and progress:

  • GCSE results
  • progress made in every subject across different stages of the year
  • how our pupil’s achievement compares to others across the country
  • how well our tutor time supports pupil’s achievement and well being

By looking at the quality of teaching and learning, specifically:

  • how we are developing pupil’s independent learning
  • how well we feedback to our pupils so they know how to improve
  • how good every learning experience is
  • By looking at how well we use evidence to plan appropriate interventions, use these interventions and then see how successful they are on individuals or groups of learners.

We also look at how we are constantly developing our teachers and support staff in meeting these goals.

Key benefits of working with us

Opportunities for career progression as we are willing and able to support moves from one academy to another

Regular training and access to a range of internal and external programmes tailored to your learning needs throughout your career

A high commitment to personal development and growth;

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Access to workplace Mental Health First Aiders

Free/discounted gym access

Free car parking at every site

On-site catering with great food, all reasonably priced for staff

A career in an organisation that values individuality and diversity

We welcome visits to our schools and value exploratory conversations if you are looking for the next step in your career and think you could make a difference in King's Academy Bay House. If you would like to find out more please contact us on 02932 616012 or email recruitment@kgahampshire.uk

About King’s Academy

KGA has at its core the pursuit of the very highest standards both inside the classroom and beyond it. Through our ethos and our curriculum, our entrepreneurial approach and our international dimension, we ensure that our pupils develop into confident, well-rounded individuals, equipped for life in an ever-evolving world. To find out more about the benefits of working at KGA, please visit https://www.kingsacademies.uk/


Mission and Vision

The King’s Group Academies’ mission is to equip all pupils with the confidence, knowledge, skills and values that will enable them to thrive in the modern world. Built on strong British traditions of respect, fairness and tolerance, our Academies strive for academic excellence, enriched with opportunities for personal development and success. Our vision is to create a global community of pupils and staff; broadening horizons, fostering understanding and raising aspirations by connecting our Academies with other King’s Group schools across the world.


Any offer of employment will be conditional on receipt of; proof of right to work in the UK / satisfactory references / pre employment medical check / clear enhanced DBS check

King's Group Academies pursues a policy of equality of opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.


Safeguarding statement

King's Group Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks.

A ‘prohibition from teaching’ check will be completed for all shortlisted teaching candidates including those applying for a teaching assistant/Cover Supervisor/Other work deemed directly involved with pupils where it is indicated that they have qualified teacher status or have previously worked as a teacher. We will also carry out an online search as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates as recommended by KCSiE.

It is a criminal offence to apply for or accept a position (paid or unpaid) working with children if you are excluded from such work by virtue of a court order or exclusion by the DBS. Although a criminal record involving offences against children is likely to debar you from appointment of this type of post, the existence of other criminal convictions will not necessarily be a bar to employment.

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