Teacher of History (Maternity Cover)

We are looking for an experienced KS4 Teacher of History who is passionate about education and has a flair for working with young people. We look for teachers who are resilient, highly driven and self- motivated, who will go the extra mile to ensure that students achieve beyond their own expectations.

The ideal candidate would be a History specialist who is experienced in teaching the Edexcel GCSE specification and confident at designing schemes of work at KS3. Full and part time applications will be considered.

It is the aim of the History department to deliver an education of benefit to every pupil.  All pupils are encouraged and enabled to reach their potential within the subject.  All are expected to acquire a range of skills, historical and otherwise, and a breadth of knowledge and understanding of the subject.  Pupils are further encouraged to develop a mature approach to study and a sense of responsibility for their own learning.

The department consists of four specialist history teachers who work closely as a team, within the humanities faculty.  The department is well provided with teaching resources.  A wide range of teaching and learning strategies are used in the delivery of History and a range of extra- curricular activities are offered.

Your opportunity

Passionate about education and have a flair for working with young people? Join us.

We look for teachers who are resilient, highly driven and self motivated, who will go the extra mile to ensure that students achieve beyond their own expectations.Advance your career within the Federation's supportive academy environment established in developing practitioners and nurturing excellent future leaders. With unrivalled opportunities for progression, we can provide bespoke courses and qualifications to match your aspirations, whether that be as a teacher, middle or senior leader. Our Teaching School Alliance can equip you with the right experience, knowledge and training you need to succeed.   

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students.
• Support the subject area as appropriate and provide direction for Subject Lead and teachers.
• Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students.
• Provide a motivating and structured learning experience, which will provide students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• Contribute significantly to raising standards of students' attainment as a teacher and form tutor.

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Harris Benefits

As part of the Harris Federation, we can offer you a range of benefits, including:

• Access to a diverse network of phase and subject specialist groups
• Support and mentoring from some of the best leaders in education
• An Inner London Harris Allowance, plus a performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (TPS) and access to our Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan, covering a range of health and wellbeing benefits
• The opportunity to work with our amazing students!

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About Chobham Academy:

Chobham Academy opened in September 2013 as part of the Harris Federation. Our 3-18 academy is a world class educational legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Situated within the East Village complex, the academy serves the community newly established in 2,800 new homes, along with existing communities in Newham and Waltham Forest. Chobham Academy is judged "Outstanding" in every category by Ofsted.

Why work at Chobham Academy?

• World-class facilities for learning, leisure and sport, creating a dynamic centre of learning and the hub of the local community
• An all-through Academy, providing unique opportunities for nurturing and developing excellence throughout the local community
• Inclusive model of learning, with an ethos based upon aspiration, ambition and high achievement for all
• All the advantages of a successful academy group, including a strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff
• Generous Harris rewards and benefits package

Come and see us in action: visits to Chobham Academy are strongly encouraged and very welcome. Please call 0203 747 6060 to arrange a time to come in or an informal conversation.

The Harris Federation

The Harris Federation is the leading large Multi Academy Trust in the country for both primary and secondary education. We have an established reputation in transforming education in London and an unrivalled track record in achieving success through rapid school improvement.

Closing the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission of the Harris Federation. We have transformed standards in schools that had, in some cases, failed for generations before joining the Harris Federation. Social mobility is the Holy Grail for the pupils we serve. The key to their futures is a high quality education.

We want every child in London to have the best possible education, enabling them to fulfil their potential and decide their own future.

We look for motivated support staff who are committed to helping us transform lives and who will share our belief that every child has the potential to do well.

Please note: academies may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. You will still be able to add information until the closing date, but you will not be able to submit your application. With this in mind, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Harris academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement. Harris Federation is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education. Click here to view our full equality and diversity statement.