Full Time History Teacher

National Association of Independent Schools; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate history teacher for the upcoming school year. This role offers the opportunity to inspire students through innovative and engaging history lessons while fostering a collaborative and creative learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to progressive education and the ability to connect with students of diverse learning styles. Faculty members enjoy a supportive atmosphere that values creativity and professional development, along with competitive benefits and a beautiful campus setting. If you are dedicated to making a difference in students' lives, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Collegial Faculty Environment

Professional Development Funding

State-of-the-Art Fitness Center

Provided Hot Lunch

On-Campus Parking

EV Charging Stations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred for teaching position.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach various History courses and evaluate student progress.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Differentiation

Progressive Education

Passion for Teaching

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Master's Degree

Job description

Position Opening:

History Department Faculty

Date Posted: February 5, 2025 Start Date: August 19, 2025 Description: 10-month, exempt position

The Cambridge School of Weston seeks a history teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The history teacher will be a member of the History Department and report directly to the History Department Chair. The position requires general knowledge of U.S. and world history. A successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills; will value progressive, student-centered education; will demonstrate an ability to make strong connections with students; will be passionate about teaching creative students with a variety of learning styles in a boarding and day school environment; and will have experience in differentiating and working in multiple modalities. Applicants should be well-versed in culturally responsive teaching practices and interested in further developing their cultural competencies and equity literacy skills. In addition to these qualifications, our ideal candidate values collaboration among colleagues in our vibrant, art-infused school.

Essential Functions of this Position Include:

• Teach 12 blocks in the History Department. Each “block” is a six-week course that meets for 90 minutes each day. A full-time faculty member teaches two blocks per module. The teacher must be able to instruct students in a range of History courses in a clear, concise, and engaging way. Courses taught may include “Race in the US: Black America”, “Jailhouse Nation,” “Black Studies,” “Latin American Rebels and Revolutionaries,” “Modern Middle East,” “Writing About History,” and “Food, Justice, Power” (among others).
• Contribute to the school with the equivalence of a teaching block through professional development and committee work.
• Plan, develop, and execute lessons that showcase innovation, creativity, and a passion for the art of teaching while also utilizing distinctive instructional approaches that best serve the students’ long-term interests.
• Evaluate each student’s ability to meet course standards in historical knowledge and skills in a progressive educational setting. Document and communicate academic progress to students, advisors, and guardians.
• Participate in weekly departmental meetings prepared to discuss student concerns, teaching pedagogy, and curriculum developments. Assist with departmental representation at school outreach events.
• Demonstrate a willingness and interest to learn and share new pedagogical techniques and develop specific curricular expertise. Read and stay abreast of current topics in History education and engage History teaching faculty in discussions on new perspectives.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or equivalent required; Master's degree preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to strong collaboration across and within departments.
• Ability and interest in making strong connections with students.
• Ability to work within a department.
• Commitment to the values of progressive, student-centered education.
• Passion for teaching creative students with a variety of learning styles.

Faculty at The Cambridge School of Weston also:

• Advise up to eight students.
• Participate in our PACE curriculum (Promoting Awareness and Community Engagement) that prepares students to meet the demands of an increasingly complex and diverse world.
• Participate in up to two alliance/affinity groups, student clubs, or committee.
• Chaperone two weekend activities each year to support our student life programming.
• Candidates may express interest in working within our residential community (housing provided).

Benefits of Working at CSW:

• Collegial faculty and working environment.
• Curricular agency valuing creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
• Competitive salary and robust human resource benefits.
• Funding and institutional support for professional development.
• Innovative daily and annual schedule that values reflection and relationship-building.
• Provided hour-long hot lunch, as well as access to state-of-the-art fitness center.
• Wooded, 65-acre campus located just 12 miles from Boston and Cambridge, in close proximity to scenic walking trails and excellent local restaurants and shops.
• Easy access to Kendal Green MBTA station, with on-campus parking and EV charging stations.

To Apply for This Position:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, contact information with email (phone optional) for three to five references (including one from a current supervisor), and a personal/teaching statement focusing on their interest in the History role within a high school progressive education setting. Please submit files in PDF format and include how you heard of the opening in your email to [e-mail]. No phone calls, please.

Application Dates:

Applications will start to be considered on February 10, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled.