Teacher of History

We are looking for an exceptional History teacher with strong subject knowledge and excellent communication skills to join our thriving department. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach across KS3, GCSE and A Level, with the possibility of delivering lessons at KS5, including the possibility of teaching politics for the right candidate. You will be joining a team of subject specialists with a wealth of experience and deep knowledge, committed to supporting each other and sharing best practice. We seek a reflective practitioner who can build on their strengths and contribute to our vision of excellence within the Trust. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Heads of Department, while consistently delivering Quality First Teaching and upholding the school’s values. You should be able to inspire a love of learning, teach enthusiastically, and engage students in meaningful ways . In return, you will be supported by a team of dedicated colleagues who are committed to collaboration and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, forward-thinking individual. If you are an enthusiastic historian and eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Why work at Southgate School You will be joining a highly successful school with a national profile of excellence in teaching and learning, teacher training and student outcomes We will provide you with exceptional support and provide excellent opportunities such as access to the Outstanding Teacher Programme (OTP), National Professional Qualifications in Behaviour and Culture and Leading Teaching Development All teachers can access professional development opportunities tailored for their level of career development. As part of this, we offer fully funded teaching CPD opportunities, such as, The Outstanding Teacher Programme and all the National Professional Qualifications on site Staff Development and Talent Management Staff at Southgate School have access to a wide range of CPD as part of our Staff Development and Talent Management Programmes through Middlesex Learning Trust. Over the last academic year, this has included: Access to NPQs in Behaviour and Culture, Leading Teaching, Teacher Development and Senior Leadership Regular Show and Share sessions for all teaching staff, providing opportunities for staff to come together to share teaching and learning strategies. Weekly CPD sessions for Early Career Teachers Access to the MLT Teaching and Learning Handbook, which sets out our shared principles for curriculum planning and implementation across the Trust as well as to termly publications of the MLT Teacher magazine, which staff from across the trust contribute to, looking at a wide range of topics. Recent topics have included ‘How Students Learn’ with a focus on cognitive science, ‘Closing the gap’ between all student groups as well as ‘Challenge, High-Expectations and Inclusion’ to ensure Excellence for All Develo