Teacher of History (part time)

Lacon Childe School

Teacher ECT/MPR/UPR

Teacher of History (part time)

Lacon Childe School is seeking to appoint a permanent qualified teacher of History.

This opportunity is suitable for applicants seeking a part time contract,  Teacher of History 0.54 fte.

This role would suit ECT/ MPS/ UPR qualified teachers.

Teacher of History post

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring and enthusiastic, specialist Teacher of History to join a small, supportive, and successful department to teach at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The History department sits within the Humanities faculty, which provides a supportive structure, and offers opportunities for collaboration. At Key Stage 3, History is taught three times a fortnight.  Key Stage 4 pupils are taught five times a fortnight, and follow the AQA GCSE History course, they study: Germany 1890-1945, Health and the People, Norman England, and Conflict and Tension in the interwar period. History is an extremely popular subject at GCSE, with over 75% of the cohort opting for GCSE History this year.

History is taught in two dedicated classrooms, it is well resourced in terms of lesson plans, textbooks, artefacts, and audio-visual resources. The department also runs educational visits to local sites as well as to Poland, with further opportunities available to plan and lead additional trips.

This opportunity would suit experienced or Early Careers Teachers. Applicants must be strong classroom practitioners, with the ability to motivate and challenge students up to and including Key Stage 4. Applicants should be well qualified and able to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge, and a committed and positive approach.  They must be willing to make a meaningful contribution to the department, as well as to the wider school and to ensure that all our students achieve the best possible outcomes.

Full details and an application form can be found on our website www.lacon-childe.org.uk or contact gill.bradley@laconchildeschool.co.uk  

Please submit your application form and covering letter by closing date: Monday 4th July 9am.

This post may be combined with Teacher of  English (part time) position to make fulltime role

The school and Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Rigorous child protection procedures are in place.  Appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and appropriate pre-employment checks.