Tutor Of History

York College; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

57 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Teacher training fee support

Job summary

York College in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Tutor of History to join our Humanities team. You will deliver A level History to the Edexcel History specification with a focus on Modern History, while also offering other historical periods as needed.

You should hold a History degree, engage students with varied teaching techniques, and develop resources for assessment using a range of formats. Collaboration with colleagues and strong IT skills are important for success.

Qualifications

• A degree in History, or with some element of History included.
• Up-to-date knowledge of teaching techniques and methods.
• Ability to prepare engaging, focused lessons and evaluate primary/secondary sources.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively and independently.
• Proficiency with College IT systems and resources.

Responsibilities

• Deliver A level History to the Edexcel History specification, mainly Modern History.
• Prepare interesting lessons that develop historical understanding and source evaluation skills.
• Meet exam board demands through effective assessment and feedback.

Skills

History knowledge

Teaching methods

Lesson planning

Assessment design

IT skills

Education

History degree

Tools

College IT systems

Job description

Tutor of History

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Hours: 37 hours per week (1.0 fte)

Salary: Up to £43, per annum* (please see salary guidance attached)

Benefits

• 57 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
• Financial support towards teacher training course fees if you do not have a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE)

*Progression beyond point 12 of the salary scale (£40,) is subject to Tutors obtaining QTLS.

Staff with Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) via the Society for Education and Training (SET) are eligible to receive an enhanced salary of £44, - please see attached salary guidance for further details.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational Tutor of History to join our experienced and successful Humanities team, to share in the delivery of A level History to the Edexcel History specification. This will be mainly focused on delivery of Modern History, but the ability to offer other historical periods is also desirable.

About the Person

• A high standard of knowledge of relevant historical topics and enthusiasm for the subject are required.
• The successful candidate should have or be willing to acquire up-to-date knowledge of a range of teaching and learning techniques and engage fully with students.
• They should prepare interesting and focused lessons which develop understanding of historical significance and skills of evaluation of primary and secondary sources and meet the demands of the exam board successfully.
• A degree in History, or with some element of History included, is required but we would be keen to discuss the post with anyone who feels they may have suitable knowledge and experience.
• The successful candidate will work collaboratively, but also independently, have good interpersonal skills, and be able to manage a range of assessment formats.
• Good IT skills and the ability to work with a wide range of different College systems would be a benefit, as would a willingness to produce and adapt teaching resources.

About the College

York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices.

We have approximately 4, school leavers, 1, apprentices, 2, adult students, and higher-level students studying with us.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be a fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Staff benefits & Important notices

You can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Job Vacancies | York College & University Centre. Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work.

Vicky Horton, Curriculum and Standards Manager: Humanities.

Closing Date

26 October (9am)

Interview date

3 November