Teacher of History

St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly-rated secondary school in Greater London is seeking a Teacher of History to engage and inspire students aged 11-18. This rewarding role requires enthusiasm, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to improving teaching and learning. Ideal candidates will be well qualified and passionate about history. Successful applicants will be part of a supportive and creative team in a thriving educational environment, with a strong focus on professional development.

Benefits

Generous time for planning and marking

Commitment to professional development

Supportive team environment

Creative and dynamic work atmosphere

Qualifications

• Well qualified and enthusiastic teacher.
• Commitment to improving teaching and learning.
• Inspirational and forward-thinking.

Responsibilities

• Teach History to students aged 11-18 years.
• Contribute to the school community and ethos.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Interpersonal skills

Presentational skills

Ability to teach across 11-18 age range

Passion for History

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Do you want to work in one of the Top 100 schools, equipping students for success in both further study and future employment? Whether you are an experienced teacher or ECT this is an opportunity to excel in this challenging and rewarding role.

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of History to work with our students aged between 11-18 years old. The ideal candidate will have the vision, and gravitas to work with young people and contribute to general school life.

You Should Be

• Be well qualified and enthusiastic.
• Be able to teach across the 11-18 age range.
• Be passionate about History.
• Be committed to improving teaching and learning.
• Have good interpersonal and presentational skills.
• Be forward thinking, inspirational, receptive to change and able to work under pressure.

We Offer

• A generous time allocation for planning, preparation and marking.
• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.
• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and creative team.
• A supportive environment in which your talent and commitment will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded.
• A superb opportunity for an experienced practitioner to work in a flourishing department.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a thriving school and make a major contribution to the schools continued success. All staff are required to be supportive of the Ethos and Core Values of the school and we have a Chaplaincy team that can help support individuals within their roles.

Application & Interview Process

Interviews : Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. We reserve the right to close the position early once a suitable applicant is appointed. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Safeguarding Statement

St Philomena’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.