Teacher of History

About us

BACA is a member of the Aldridge Education family of schools, which locally also includes Portslade Aldridge Community Academy and Aldridge Adult Learning.

Aldridge Education is a charitable Trust of entrepreneurial community schools and colleges that help young people to reach their potential. We support our schools’ Principals and teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education on offer at early years, primary, secondary and sixth-form levels in order to transform the life-chances of our students.

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate History Teacher to inspire and educate our students, helping them explore the past to better understand the world they live in today.

You will help shape the future of education by driving excellence and inspiring success, bringing learning to life and leaving no-one behind. ​

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and effective History lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Foster a supportive and stimulating classroom environment that encourages student participation and critical thinking.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback to help students achieve their full potential.
• Contribute to curriculum development within the History department, ensuring lessons are in line with the national curriculum.
• Utilize a range of teaching strategies and resources to cater to diverse learning needs and styles.

Further details about the role including the full job description and person specification can be found by following the link to apply.

Completing the application

Candidates will need to create an account and are asked to complete all the standard information required on the application form. Please also address the mission alignment and capacity to meet the requirements of the Essential and Desirable criteria of the Person Specification and Job Description. CVs are not accepted as part of the application process.

We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. The advert may be closed at any time. 

Disclaimer:

Any unsolicited CV`s sent to any member of our HR team on a speculative basis will not be recognised nor will we accept liability for any fee or commission should we subsequently employ a candidate who applied to us directly or was introduced by an instructed agency that may also have been submitted speculatively by an uninstructed agency.

* Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website

References

In line with our safer recruitment policy and KCSIE 2024 (Keeping Children Safe in Education), we cannot accept personal email addresses for referees, nor can we accept two references from the same employer. In all cases two professional references are required and one should be your current or previous employer.

Candidates are advised that references will be taken up immediately after shortlisting. Candidates are asked to ensure that their referees are aware of the need to respond within the timescale set. 

Safeguarding Statement: 

Aldridge Education is committed to working together to safeguard our students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The trust provides help and support to meet the needs of children as soon as problems emerge. We are committed to protecting children from maltreatment, inside or outside the home including online.

A copy of Aldridge Education’s Child Protection policy is available on our website at www.aldridgeeducation.org 

Following successful application, Aldridge Education will carry out the necessary prohibition checks for all teaching staff, as well as for all candidates undertaking regulated activity. 

If you are shortlisted for the position you are applying for, you will be required to complete a Declaration giving details of any relevant criminal offences and other relevant information relating to our safeguarding duty. Further information will be provided on that form. 

Given the nature of the Trust’s activities and the regulatory framework it is subject to, any offer of employment will be made conditional upon a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and barred list check carried out by the Trust (where applicable to the role in question). It is an express condition if you are appointed to the role that you join the DBS update service. 

If you are shortlisted for the position you are applying for, Aldridge Education will undertake online searches (including social media) in accordance with KCSIE 2024. 

This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means standard and enhanced DBS checks will now always show all unspent records, including youth conditional cautions, meaning some previously unrecorded details will now be disclosed.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

More information on The Disclosure & Barring Service can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

Equal Opportunities

To know and adhere to Aldridge Education equal opportunities policy and equalities legislation and implement in relation to job responsibilities in employment and service delivery.

A copy of Aldridge Education’s Equality and Diversity policy is available on our website at www.aldridgeeducation.org – This can be found in the About us section of our website. Aldridge_Education_Equality_and_Diversity_Policy.pdf

Benefits

✨ Aldridge Benefits Scheme In Partnership with Sodexo– Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!

🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits. 

💬 Employee Assistance Programme – Your well-being matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it. 

🚗 Free On-Site Parking - No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered. 

🚍 Good local transport links – Local train and bus links 

🏆 Staff Recognition – Aldridge Appreciates

🏦 Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

🤝 Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them on board!