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Teacher of History

Teacher of History

Woodham Academy

Durham, County

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS Scale
Job type:
Full Time, Temporary
Start date:
September 2023
Apply by:
16 February 2023

Job overview

Teacher of History

Required for September 2023

Full time / temporary 1 year in the first instance

MPS/UPS Scale

Due to a further significant increase in school roll, the governors seek to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Historian to join our History Department. The successful candidate must be an excellent classroom practitioner with an eagerness to strive to continually improve practice, work as part of a team and inspire students of all abilities across Key Stage 3 and 4. Previous experience of teaching the Edexcel GCSE specification is desirable.

Woodham Academy has undergone a transformation in recent years. Behaviour is excellent, with positive attitudes demonstrated by staff and students. Our results are well above national averages, we achieve positive progress 8 scores and are ranked highly in County Durham league tables. We are over-subscribed for a fourth year in a row, demonstrating the journey we have been on. Staff wellbeing and development are at the heart of everything that we do. The students at Woodham deserve the highest quality of teaching and pastoral care; the successful candidate will be able to deliver both. We constantly strive to get better at everything that we do, but this is achieved in a warm and friendly environment.

“Working at Woodham Academy has enabled me to be the practitioner I’ve always wanted to be. The excellent behaviour of the students, coupled with a supportive and progressive senior leadership team means that staff morale is exceptionally high. At Woodham you really feel that your personal career ambitions are valued, and there are copious CPD opportunities and pathways for progression.”  (staff member March 2021)

Thank you for taking the time to read this advert. If you are looking to work in a school where you feel valued, you are supported and you can fulfil your career ambitions, please get in touch. 

Eden Learning Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

Application forms are available from Mrs. L. Buck, Headteacher’s PA or the school website www.woodham.org.uk. Completed applications should be returned to l.buck@woodham.org.uk.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and other pre-employment checks.

Deadline: 9.00am, 16th February 2023

About Woodham Academy

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  • Woodham Academy
  • Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe
  • County Durham
  • DL5 4AX
  • United Kingdom
+44 1325 300328

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Woodham Academy has undergone a transformation in recent years, and as we prepare to move into our state-of-the-art new building, it’s an exciting time to join us. Behaviour is excellent, with positive attitudes demonstrated by staff and students. Our results are well above national averages, we achieve positive progress 8 scores and are ranked highly in County Durham league tables. We are oversubscribed for a fifth year in a row, demonstrating the journey we have been on. Staff wellbeing and development are at the heart of everything that we do. The students at Woodham deserve the highest quality of teaching and pastoral care; the successful candidate will be able to deliver both. We constantly strive to get better at everything that we do, but this is achieved in a warm and friendly environment. Put simply, Woodham is a great place to work, where staff are valued and they actually enjoy being here.

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