Teacher of History

Harris Academy Billericay; Great Burstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Academy Billericay is appointing a dedicated History teacher to join our team. You will deliver History to key stages 3 and 4, design engaging lessons and contribute to student progress and the overall school community.

The successful candidate will hold QTS (or equivalent) with a relevant undergraduate degree and be committed to high standards of teaching, inclusion and safeguarding in a supportive urban comprehensive setting.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (could be teaching practice).
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor.
• Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work.
• Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff.
• Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards.
• Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students.
• Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary.
• Have good written and spoken communication skills.
• Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively.
• Have excellent time management skills.
• Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Secondary teaching experience

ICT skills

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Motivate students

Education

QTS (or equivalent)

Undergraduate degree in History or related

Job description

We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of History.

At Harris Academy Billericay, you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our excellent students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
• Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor
• Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
• Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff
• Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards
• Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students
• Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary
• Have good written and spoken communication skills
• Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively
• Have excellent time management skills
• Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies