Teacher of History

We require a well-qualified and enthusiastic History teacher to inspire our students. We are looking for an individual able to fulfil a team role that will complement the energy, dynamism and originality of thought present in our established team.  Candidates will need to be able to teach History up to and including KS5 level. Additional time/allowance for an area of added responsibility would be considered for the right candidate. 

This post would suit a teacher of experience (or high calibre ECT) looking to develop their teaching and take on wider responsibilities within the profession. Your professional development is important to us, there are highly supportive induction programmes and CPD opportunities available during your time at the school. Budmouth Academy has a large and successful sixth form.  Our current team offers a range of extra-curricular support sessions to ensure students reach their full potential, and if successful, we would hope that you would share this ethic.  

The school overlooks the Jurassic coast and within such inspiring surroundings a commitment to teaching through wider learning experiences and fieldwork is essential. Budmouth’s location within a world heritage site is ideally situated to many aspects of Historical enquiry and the department strives to provide learning opportunities that take advantage of this whilst continuing to explore further a-field with educational trips to Iceland, The Somme and New York embarked upon over recent years.

Budmouth Academy Weymouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.  We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For specific information regarding the position, please contact the Subject Coordinator for Humanities Mr Martin Pick; mpick@budmouth-aspirations.org.

Full Information pack and application form can be found via the Budmouth website, www.budmouth-aspirations.org

How to Apply

Please click the ‘quick apply’ button and complete the online TES application form and outline why you wish to apply, your vision and how you best meet the person specification in the Supporting Statement section..

Closing Date: 22nd May 2022 – 12pm

Interview Date: W/C 23rd May 2022

If you have not heard from us by the 27th May 2022 then please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

About Aspirations

Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities