Teacher of History

To work with the Head of Department on the development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programme, methods of teaching and assessment To teach students within the Academy and to carry out such other associated duties as are reasonably assigned by the Principal To maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the Academy To promote equal opportunities within the Academy and to seek to ensure the implementation of the Academy's Equal Opportunities Policy To work with the Associate Vice Principal to ensure that learning area’s schemes of work reflect Academy Curriculum policies and meet the requirements of National Curriculum programmes of study as appropriate To monitor the academic progress of all students maintaining high standards of work, discipline and conduct, in accordance with Academy policies To engage in quality assurance of the department’s assessment approaches within the learning area, involvement in formative recording of achievement, internal examinations and oversee public examination entries To encourage curriculum development, the efficient use of resources and the maintenance of a good learning environment To provide effective communication with parents, other educational institutions and external agencies To contribute to regular meetings and to ensure good communication within the learning area To make contributions relating to the work of the learning area to materials published about the Academy We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and talented History Teacher to join our thriving and supportive Humanities Department. Under the leadership of our Head of Humanities, the department has made significant progress in recent years, reflected in our most recent GCSE outcomes. We are now looking for a committed individual to help us build on this success. The successful candidate will bring strong subject knowledge, a passion for History, and expertise in curriculum planning and delivery. They will play a key role in developing and teaching an engaging, challenging, and forward-thinking curriculum that inspires students and fosters a deep appreciation for the subject and its real-world applications. The ideal candidate will: Be able to teach History to at least GCSE level (this is essential). Demonstrate a strong presence in the classroom and the ability to motivate and challenge students of all abilities. Be an inspirational and reflective practitioner with high expectations for all students. Have excellent organisational skills, energy, and the drive to contribute to a culture of high achievement. Be a committed team player who values collaboration and is keen to contribute to the wider life of the school community. Whether you are an experienced teacher or early in your career, if you are passionate about History education and ready to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. To develop the learning area so as to meet the ne