History Teacher

History Teacher

MPS/UPS - applications welcome from ECTs

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of historians?

Do you possess excellent subject knowledge that ignites curiosity and critical thinking?

Can you envision yourself thriving in a high-performing department that values collaboration and excellence?

History at Woodlands is a popular and high performing subject with results exceeding national averages. The department is part of the Humanities Faculty, led by an exceptional and experienced subject Leader and is made up of a team of excellent practitioners with a passion for the subject and collaboration. At the heart of the department is the drive to make continuous improvement and the department are committed to using educational research to help accelerate learning experiences for our students. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high quality History lessons that inspire students.
• Assess students’ work and provide feedback to accelerate their progress further
• Communicate with parents to provide supportive guidance to support their child’s learning at home
• Be a form tutor and deliver the tutor and PSHE programme

In joining us, you will be joining a team of passionate colleagues with a shared vision to move the school onto the next stage in its journey. The colleague will share our school values of respect, resilience and responsibility and will have clear evidence of how these values are shown in their classroom practice.

What can Woodlands offer?

• Opportunity to make a difference to the life choices of our students in a stimulating, challenging and friendly place to work
• A broad Continuous Professional Development (CPD) package to support your growth as an educator.
• A comprehensive and supportive induction programme for new teachers, with extensive support tailored for ECTs.
• To be an integral part of a collaborative and forward-thinking department 
• Extensive opportunities for professional development with educational research at its centre
• Support and strategies to maintain positive well-being, including half-termly ‘wellbeing weeks’ for all staff

We welcome applications from ECTs and main/upper pay scale teachers. This role is for a January 2025 or September 2025 start dependent on the candidate.

We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community. If you would like to visit the school or talk with a member of the Senior Leadership Team about the post please contact Nikki Purse on 02380463303.

Closing date for applications is Monday 21st October. Interviews will be held during that week.