Teacher of History

Chatham Grammar, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2025

• Closing date

  12 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 August 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: History
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - up to one year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,000 – £46,532 (dependent on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about history and eager to inspire students with the stories of the past? Do you have the energy and vision to make a real impact on young minds? We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Teacher of History to join our successful Humanities Department and shape the futures of our students. This position is full time, fixed term linked to maternity leave for up to one year.

In this role, you will be an integral part of our team, dedicated to bringing history to life in the classroom. We seek a dedicated professional who takes pride in their work and is committed to developing a curriculum that captivates students of all abilities. Your mission will be to create engaging lessons that foster a love for history, encouraging students to explore, understand, and appreciate the significance of historical events and perspectives.

As our new History Teacher, you will teach at Key Stage 5 at Chatham Grammar, where history is becoming increasingly popular within our UKAT sixth form. You will benefit from being part of a supportive network of colleagues and will have the chance to further develop your skills through collaboration with a diverse group of specialists, all while receiving guidance from your Subject Leader.

If you are an experienced history teacher with a passion for delivering inspiring and impactful lessons, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help our students connect with the past in meaningful ways that shape their understanding and aspirations for the future.

What the school offers its staff

Chatham Grammar offers its students a wide variety of educational opportunities with a commitment to ensuring that its students achieve good educational outcomes, develop healthy minds and aspire to be happy confident young women ready to embark on a variety of aspirational careers.It benefits from being part of the University of Kent Academies Trust and has a current Ofsted rating of Good.Chatham Grammar is proud of its comprehensive website and would encourage applicants to visit for further information http://www.chathamgrammar.org.uk/

Further details about the role

HOW TO APPLY

Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification and you will use the application to tell us how your current skills and experience fit the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role.

We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.

CVs will not be accepted, and you must complete a full application form, which can be downloaded from https://www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk/application-forms

Deadline for applications:Noon on Thursday 12th September 2024.

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
(DBS).

In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

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About Chatham Grammar

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 980 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Chatham Grammar website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk
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Chatham Grammar (CG) is a selective 11 – 19 girls academy (with a mixed sixth form) whose Lead Sponsor is the University of Kent. Chatham Grammar is part of the established University of Kent Academies Trust (UKAT).

Arranging a visit to Chatham Grammar

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk.

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