Teacher of History and Politics
The King's School, Gloucester
Gloucestershire
- Expired
- Salary:
- commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 01/09/2019
- Apply by:
- 18 March 2019
Job overview
Role
The History and Politics department at King’s consists of two full time members of staff, and three other members of staff who teach part of a timetable. They share the teaching of History in all years from Y7 to Y13 and some members of the team deliver Politics at A Level. The post of History and Politics Teacher would suit an enthusiastic and motivated History graduate who is keen to bring new ideas to the department and to work collaboratively with the Head of Department and other members. The ideal candidate would be adept at teaching mixed ability groups within the context of our school where pupils aspire to achieve GCSE grades A*-C. He or she should aim to inspire and challenge the most able, whilst ensuring every pupil has a solid understanding of the subject content.
Main Duties
The following duties shall be deemed to be included in the professional duties which a teacher may be required to perform:
• First class teaching throughout the School in a manner appropriate to students' ages and abilities.
• Assessing and recording students' progress in accordance with departmental and School policies.
• Promoting and teaching KS3/GCSE/IGCSE/A Level through well-planned and well delivered teaching that is consistently good or outstanding over time.
• Attending and contributing to departmental meetings.
• Developing and sharing teaching and learning resources.
• Monitoring the work and progress of pupils, including those with specific learning needs.
• Maintaining professional skills through INSET and our Continuing Professional Development programme.
• Being proactive in exploring innovative ways of delivering History and Politics through the curriculum.
• Producing displays to create an attractive learning environment.
• Contributing to the extra-curricular life of the School, for example by directing a production, through the Activities and Academic Enrichment Programme or other appropriate commitment.
• Taking part in the pastoral life of the School as a Form Tutor or Cover Tutor.
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
• Any other tasks or responsibilities that may reasonably be assigned by the Head of Department or Headmaster.
Person Profile
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate would ideally have the following:
• A good degree in History
• Strong and current subject knowledge
• Teaching qualification
• Ability to teach History and Politics at A Level
• Experience of using ICT to support teaching and learning
• Record of successful lesson delivery
Personal Qualities
The successful applicant should demonstrate:
• Enthusiasm about History and Politics and the ability to convey this to pupils in every year group
• Ability to relate well to pupils of all ages and abilities
• Ability to adapt styles to meet the needs of classes and individual pupils
• Innovative and engaging activities in lessons
• Willingness to help develop schemes of work and to share teaching ideas with colleagues
• Ability to reflect on teaching and learning
• Willingness to help organise, and participate in, local and residential fieldtrips and enrichment activities
• Willingness to be involved in the wider life of the School
Applications
Candidates should apply by completing the application form and a letter of application. A CV is not required. Applications should be addressed to:
The Headmaster, The King’s School, Gloucester, GL1 2BG.
Closing date is Monday 18th March at midday, with interviews taking place during the week commencing 25th March 2019.
e-mail: k.woodcock@thekingsschool.co.uk
Website: www.thekingsschool.co.uk
Attached documents
About The King's School, Gloucester
- The King's School, Gloucester
- Pitt Street, Gloucester
- Gloucestershire
- GL1 2BG
- United Kingdom
The King's School, Gloucester has a rich academic tradition as one of the seven famous Cathedral Schools established by Henry VIII in 1541. Now, it is a successful co-educational independent day school with around 700 pupils, aged three to eighteen, offering academic excellence, a celebrated range of extra-curricular activities and outstanding pastoral care.
King's is held in very high esteem amongst the local and wider community, winning Gloucestershire Independent School of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and being Highly Commended again in 2022. Following the 2022 ISI Inspection, King's was proud to be declared 'excellent in all areas'.
With small classes and inspiring teachers, The King's School offers a vibrant culture of endeavour and scholarship in the historic setting of Gloucester Cathedral. As a result, the school has a special sense of identity which encourages a moral framework and a powerful feeling of community.
The King's School aims to stimulate all pupils to the greatest possible academic, creative and extra-curricular achievement by encouraging the exploration of a wide range of cultural, intellectual and sporting activities. We offer a unique 'Keystones' approach which identifies and develops individual talents and personal qualities.
Aims and Aspirations
The life of the School at all levels is underpinned by our long term aims and aspirations, which represent the key principles on which King's is based.
- The King's School is a co-educational Independent School offering a distinctive education that is firmly based on Christian principles. We welcome into our community boys and girls of all religious faiths and cultures to promote the qualities of tolerance, understanding, compassion and commitment and to encourage young people to think of others, both within and beyond the community of which they are members.
- King's is by choice a medium-sized school with small classes from age 3 to 18, divided into two schools, Junior (ages 3 – 11) and Senior (ages 11 – 18). Since our Foundation in 1541 as a Cathedral School, we have educated the Choristers of Gloucester Cathedral, a role which is central to our ethos.
- To the best of our ability and resources, the School aims to educate young people from a variety of backgrounds, enhancing this capability by the further development of scholarships and bursaries.
- Through the expertise and dedication of our staff, through our facilities, close relationships with the Cathedral, excellent pastoral care and general ethos, we seek to stimulate all pupils to the greatest possible academic, creative and extra-curricular achievement by encouraging the exploration of a wide range of cultural, intellectual and sporting activities.
- Pupils are encouraged to think for themselves and to appreciate the importance of self-discipline. All pupils are treated as individuals, though at the same time they are encouraged to contribute to group work, teamwork and the community as a whole.
- The School is committed to a broad, balanced and well-knit curriculum which is relevant to the needs of its pupils. The curriculum offers scope for individual specialisation where appropriate and is constantly reviewed in the light of developments within the School, nationally and internationally. Innovation is encouraged.
- Whether pupils are of high or average academic ability, the School aims to enable them to develop fully as individuals, to prepare them for responsible adult life and to encourage qualities of initiative and leadership.
- Celebrating achievement is seen as a valued part of the School's success. Pupils' performances in academic life, sport, activities and the performing arts are all recognised in assemblies, in newsletters, on Speech Day, at Junior School Prizegiving and in many other ways.
Working at King's
King's places great importance on staff wellbeing and offers a number of benefits to support this, including:
- A peer-run staff wellbeing programme that operates year-round
- An on-site doctor available to staff for short consultations
- A staff "wellbeing day" - an additional day off that can even be taken during term time!
As a school, it is our collective aim to develop all staff into reflective practitioners who are committed to the ethos and aspirations of the school, and to empower staff as they work towards their own objectives.
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