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We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of History to deliver high-quality lessons that support students in achieving outstanding progress. The successful candidate will set clear learning targets, assess student progress with regular feedback, and ensure students are well-prepared for examinations.  With a genuine passion for History, you’ll help our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally, while staying up-to-date with current educational thinking. They will contribute to schemes of work, maintain a stimulating learning environment, and engage with parents and the wider school community. The role also involves taking responsibility for professional development and actively participating in school duties and performance management activities.
Our History Department prides itself on its very good results and excellent relationships with the students. We are committed to ensuring that all students are given the opportunity to meet their full potential in History. We strive to create enquiring minds who are enthusiastic about the past and seek to think critically about the events and people that have shaped the world as we know it today.
Our team have an innovative and forward-thinking ethos. We are a dynamic, friendly department that pride ourselves on our creative teaching and learning strategies. The department includes a range of experience who share good practice of teaching and learning in the department, the Humanities faculty and across the whole school.
We encourage teachers to be innovative with their schemes of work and lesson planning, including their selection of a wide range of sources to investigate different periods of history. We have made strong progress in developing a curriculum fit for the 21st century
History is taught in mixed ability groups at Key Stages 3 and 4. We work hard to ensure all lessons are effectively differentiated and we have a strong focus on quality first teaching, in line with whole school policy, to enable all students to enjoy their learning and make good or outstanding progress. History continues to be popular at GCSE level with over half of the students in year 9 selecting to study History or the next academic year. At GCSE students study the EDEXCEL course, covering Medicine Through Time 1250 – present day and The British sector of the Western Front, (Apply online only): injuries, treatments and the trenches, Early Elizabethan England (Apply online only), Superpower relations and the Cold War (Apply online only) and Weimar and Nazi Germany (Apply online only). At A-Level students study Britain: Challenges and Transformations (Apply online only), The Cold War (Apply online only) and complete their NEA focused on American History 1760 – 1877.
  
What we are looking for:

Teachers who are passionate about improving students’ life chances.
Ability to contribute to a supportive and highly effective teaching team.
An enthusiasm for creative subjects and developing students’ potential. What we offer:

A supportive team within a school that prioritises teaching and learning.
Opportunities to try new approaches, take risks, and have fun in the classroom.
A positive and collaborative atmosphere, focusing on strong relationships and personalised support for each student.
A Recruitment and Retention Allowance may be available for experienced candidates looking to develop leadership skills. As a Partnership School, we are committed to professional development through our extensive CPD programme and ensure a healthy work/life balance with effective PPA allocation.
We welcome informal meetings or tours of the school. Please contact the HR team to arrange a visit.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. 
The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation. 
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview. 
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement. 
As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)