Teacher of History
The Fernwood School
The Fernwood School, Goodwood Road, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2FT
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS1-UPS3
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 21 April 2021
Job overview
We require an enthusiastic and committed teacher of History for a full time permanent position commencing September 2021. This post may be of interest to an experienced colleague or a newly qualified teacher who wishes to join a thriving and successful school.
Fernwood is an 11-16 School enjoying an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour. We offer a school with:
• An ethos of ‘High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All’
• A teaching profession that is dedicated, innovative and talented
• A teaching profession that is treated with respect and afforded autonomy in the classroom
• A wonderful group of students who behave well and have high aspirations
• A strong Progress 8 score
• Staff and Governors that are professional and enjoy working together for the benefit of the young people we serve
• An Ofsted outstanding judgement
• Leading Edge Status
The History department at Fernwood School currently consists of three specialist teachers and is part of the Humanities Faculty consisting of 9 teachers delivering History, Geography and Religious Studies. The staff are committed to providing all students with the opportunities to develop and deepen their knowledge of the human experience and to be become successful and positive global citizens.
Students in History are taught in mixed ability tutor groups at KS3 and study a broad and diverse curriculum following a thematic approach. Topics include The Norman Conquest, Henry VIII, Enslavement and Modern Terrorism in Years 7-9. At KS4, students study the Edexcel specification for GCSE. Topics include Medicine in Britain, The American West, Anglo-Saxon & Norman England and Weimar & Nazi Germany. History is a popular GCSE course at KS4 and regularly has 4 GCSE groups in Years 10 and 11. The development of effective pedagogy at the Fernwood School is something we are deeply passionate about.
The successful candidate will:
• Enjoy the benefits of working within a strong teaching team
• Teaching KS3 and KS4 History
• Contribute to History schemes of learning with ideas, activities and resources
• Contribute to the wider teaching of Humanities
The Governors and staff and committed to continuous improvement and welcome applications from candidates with drive and determination who are able to challenge and inspire students of all abilities and from all backgrounds.
Application forms and further details are available on our website www.fernwoodschool.org.uk. Please return your completed application form, together with your letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) to the Head Teacher’s PA, Mrs C Smith, by post or by email to: recruitment@fernwoodschool.org.uk.
The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring) Check.
Attached documents
About The Fernwood School
- The Fernwood School
- Goodwood Road, Wollaton, Nottingham
- Nottinghamshire
- NG8 2FT
- United Kingdom
The Fernwood School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 11-16 academy, situated in Wollaton in Nottingham. The school has been recognised by Ofsted and the Department for Education for excellent academic standards and outstanding care and discipline. It achieved Leading Edge status for excellent practice in 2004. There are 1,016 students on the school roll.
Headteacher
Mr C Gell
Values and vision
The Fernwood School aims to provide an excellent education in a safe, well-disciplined, caring environment. It believes in educating the whole child, and a wealth of opportunities are available for students to extend their learning beyond the classroom. Teachers also believe each child is unique and precious.
The school has very high expectations of all. Hard work, self-discipline, courtesy and respect are all key values. At the heart of the ethos are equality of opportunity, shared understanding, respect and tolerance for each other’s differences and needs.
The Fernwood School became a Specialist Technology College in 2005 and a Specialist School in Mathematics and Science in 2010. It is also a recognised centre of excellence for Languages, Expressive Arts and Sport.
Ofsted report
“This is an outstanding school in all aspects. It is successful in living up to its motto of ‘high achievement with care and discipline for all’. Much of this success is because the excellent leadership of the school at all levels supports high quality teaching. Teachers interest, motivate and engage students extremely well in learning. They have high expectations of what each student can achieve. Consequently, students make exceptional progress.”
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