Teacher of History and English
Risedale School, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4BD8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
18 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- English, History, Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Pay Scale (Upper Pay Scale will be considered) £31,650 - £49,084
What skills and experience we're looking for
Shape the Future by Exploring the Past: History Teacher at Risedale School
Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic history teacher with a genuine love for history and a passion for literacy and English? Do you have the ability to bring both subjects to life, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning in young minds?
About Risedale School:
Risedale School is committed to providing an exceptional education for all pupils. Our Humanities Faculty endeavours to inspire pupils to have a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people so that when they leave Risedale, they value the differences in the world around them. History is a popular subject at Risedale and many pupils choose it at GCSE.
The English Department, as part of the Communications Faculty, is committed to excellence in teaching. We pride ourselves on putting the pupils at the centre of all we do, from creating an engaging, positive, welcoming environment to exploring cutting-edge pedagogy. This has led to improving outcomes and progress for our pupils and we are now one of the strongest subjects in terms of progress for pupils.
The successful candidate will:
Plan and deliver engaging and responsive lessons in both History and English across Key Stages 3 and 4.
Inspire pupils to develop a deep understanding of historical events, people, and periods as well as a strong appreciation for literature, language, and communication.
Foster critical thinking, analysis, evaluation, and creative skills in both subject areas.
Contribute to the development of the history as well as the English curricula.
Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Humanities and English departments.
Maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
We are looking for someone who:
Holds a relevant teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent).
Has a strong degree in History or a related field.
Possesses excellent subject knowledge and a passion for both disciplines.
Demonstrates effective classroom management strategies.
Is committed to the academic and personal development of all pupils.
Is a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Join our team and make a real difference to the lives of young people that need you!
If you would like further information on the role or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email blood.s@risedale.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.
Completed application forms should be emailed to jobs@risedale.org.uk or alternatively can be posted to Lucy Greenwood, Headteacher, Risedale School, Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire DL9 4BD.
PLEASE NOTE: The school will not accept referrals/CVs from supply or employment agencies for this post.
Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 18th May 2025
Interview date: Thursday 22nd May 2025
What the school offers its staff
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Opportunities for professional development
Vivup - an employee benefits and engagement platform offering a range of perks and discounts to staff, including access to a variety of savings programmes, discounts, and salary sacrifice schemes.
Commitment to safeguarding
Risedale School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in our school. We will protect and support our vulnerable children, children who need support through early help, children in need and children who have a child protection plan. All North Yorkshire schools, including Risedale School, follow the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership procedures.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Risedale School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 564 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Risedale School website
- Email address
- jobs@risedale.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01748 833501
Risedale School is a smaller than the average-sized secondary school and currently has over 580 pupils aged 11-16 years. It enjoys an enviable and growing reputation in its local community. Links with the Armed Forces are strong. The school has one of the largest proportions of service children (over 52%) of any secondary school in the UK. This military connection is an essential part of the school’s distinctive character.
Arranging a visit to Risedale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@risedale.org.uk.
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