Teacher of History (With ability to teach English)

This is is an outstanding opportunity to join our Humanities Faculty from September 2021. We are looking for an innovative Teacher of History - the ability to teach English would be advantageous. Ashlyns is an over-subscribed school that achieves excellent results at KS4 and KS5. We have fantastic facilities and rich history and ethos - students and staff are incredibly proud of their school. 

The attached Recruitment Information booklet gives more information about life at Ashlyns and why it's a superb place to teach and work.  You may also be interested to see the tours and videos available on our Open Evening page.

The successful candidate will be committed to raising achievement and delivering excellent teaching and learning. With great career opportunities and a dynamic environment for learning, we invite applications from NQTs as well as more experienced colleagues.  

We would be delighted to show you around our school. Please contact Clare Richardson, HR Officer, to arrange an appointment:  Clare Richardson / 01442 863 605

If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Clare Richardson who will be more than happy to help.

Key dates:

Application closes: 9 am, 12th May 2021

Interviews: Shortly after the closing date

To apply:

Please use the 'apply for this job' button to apply online. 

Please note late applications will not be accepted.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Candidates should be aware that there are 2 components to the application:

1. Online application form, including personal statement (CVs should not be submitted)
2. Covering Letter: this should be attached separately and not exceed the equivalent of 2 sides of A4 (font size no smaller than point 10). It should be clearly distinct from the personal statement within the application form.

Ashlyns School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable.

All new employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be updated regularly in line with statutory guidance. As an equal opportunities employer, Ashlyns School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Ashlyns School.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process.

Closing date: 12/05/2021 09:00:00

Interview date: Shortly after closing date

For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com