Teacher of History
Writhlington School
Bath and North East Somerset
- £24,373 - £40,490 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 23 March 2020
Job overview
Teacher of History
Ability to teach A Level Politics would be advantageous
Required for September 2020
MPS/UPS
Are you an inspirational, dedicated teacher who is committed to raising student attainment? Do you consistently deliver good to outstanding lessons, track individual pupil progress and make effective use of structured feedback? Are you enthusiastic and relentlessly passionate about sharing and engendering a desire to investigate the past? Are you committed to working collaboratively and reflectively with your colleagues in developing an engrossing, differentiated and effectively sequenced history curriculum? Are you an intuitive, engaging and adaptable classroom practitioner who sets and keeps high expectations?
We want you to join our dedicated, high achieving and forward thinking history department to teach history across key stages 3, 4 and 5. The ability to teach A level Politics would be an advantage but not essential. The department is committed to collaborative working, shared planning and has a strong team based ethos in which staff support one another and share their expertise.
All pupils follow history at KS3, a proportion of whom progress to take the AQA History specification at Key Stage 4 and 5. Students also take the AQA Politics course at key stage 5. Writhlington is a school wholly dedicated to comprehensive education and you will be a person who is similarly committed to this principle. Pupils are taught in streamed ability groups at KS3 and mixed ability groups at KS4 and 5. You will be required to diligently and effectively differentiate in order to motivate and inspire confidence in less able students whilst challenging and pushing those who need to be stretched.
Writhlington School is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools’ Partnership and located on a large modern campus that benefits from exceptional media facilities, a 400-seat theatre and a Community Sports Centre. The school and the history department are committed to supporting staff in their professional development and working collaboratively to drive towards the goal of consistently refining pedagogy and practice with a pupil centred mindset.
New staff ideas are encouraged and there are a range of opportunities to lead and to contribute to its wide range of extracurricular activities: The history department run a yearly WW1 Battlefields trip to either Belgium or France and a biannual trip to Berlin. There is a successful Model United Nations team, a large Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award system and international links with Tanzania and Rwanda that support the 14-19 curriculum. The school is also home to the world renowned Orchid Project.
If you would like to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking and supportive school environment, apply by 23 March 2020.
Interviews will be held on 25 March 2020.
Visit our website for further information and to download an application form or apply online today! http://www.writhlington.org.uk/contact/job-vacancies/
Tel: 01761 433581
Writhlington School, Knobsbury Lane, Radstock, Bath BA3 3NQ
Midsomer Norton Schools’ Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS with a check against the Barred list is required for the successful candidate.
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About Writhlington School
- Writhlington School
- Knobsbury Lane, Writhlington, Radstock, Bath
- Somerset
- BA3 3NQ
- United Kingdom
Creating Opportunity Inspiring Achievement
‘A school where leaders and teachers have created a positive learning environment which makes a strong contribution to pupils’ confidence and enjoyment of school – Pupils’ personal development is enhanced by the extensive programme of extra-curricular opportunities available to them’ - Ofsted
Our philosophy is simple, we believe that with the right support, guidance, provision and challenge all children are capable of achieving greatness in whatever field they choose.
The Leadership team and teaching staff is focussed on raising the expectations of pupils, through consistently well planned and delivered lessons, tracking of individual pupil progress and structured feedback.
The teaching, leadership and pastoral support across the schools means that our students get the benefit of the shared facilities and curriculum opportunities.
Teaching Excellence
The Trust places Quality First Teaching as one of its core values. The pursuit of teaching excellence on a daily basis is a fundamental requirement in all of its schools.
Our key focus is the development of a series of learning ‘essentials’, these are:
- challenge for all students at all times to exceed what they think they can achieve
- raising expectations of everyone involved in learning: students, parents, teachers and support staff
- marking and feedback that promotes and enhances learning
We pride ourselves in employing staff that are leaders in their field or have the potential to be so. Staff are expected to continue to focus on developing their practice through numerous CPD opportunities, both internal and external, and where best practice is identified, to share it with colleagues.
We are committed to continually learn and improve our practice each and every day through collegiate working.
Our staff are our greatest asset and we aim to create a workplace where everyone can give their best.
Why choose us?
We have an outstanding state-of-the-art campus that is equipped with modern technology to make your working environment a pleasant and inspiring place to be.
You will be encouraged to develop professionally through an extensive in-house CPD programme and this can include external training.
Any new approach you have to improve the outcomes for our students and the school will be welcomed.
You’ll have the opportunity to join our wide range of extra-curricular activities:
- A large Combined Cadet Force with Army and Navy sections
- An internationally recognised orchid project
- An amazing array of sports and incredible sports facilities
- International exchange links with China, Tanzania, Burundi & Rwanda that support the 14-19 curriculum
- Trips to Europe, USA, Africa, China
- Theatre workshops as well as special touring workshops for children ages 10-18
We continually strive for high levels of staff performance by offering support and working collaboratively to achieve the best for our students.
Thank you for taking the time to read about working with us.
Further details can be found on the following links:
https://www.writhlington.org.uk/
https://www.midsomernortonschoolspartnership.com/
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