Teacher of History
John Madejski Academy, Reading, RG2 8AFDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
After Easter (22nd April) or September 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 February 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject
Teaching qualification (QTS)
Commitment to own self development
Ability to teach your subject area up to Key Stage 4
Desire to further raise overall achievement in your subject area through promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning
A flexible approach to the teaching of your subject that seeks to promote the learning opportunities of all students and to secure the highest possible levels of achievement
Demonstrate a commitment to following the school’s principles of teaching, learning and assessment
Good discipline/classroom management
Commitment to working within the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
Commitment to high standards and expectations.
High levels of professional integrity
Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for teaching your subject
Detailed knowledge of current curriculum and pedagogical developments in the teaching of your subject and the wider curriculum
Understanding of Exam Board specifications
What the school offers its staff
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Green car scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Further details about the role
We are looking for a Teacher of History. This is an exciting opportunity to join John Madejski Academy, become an integral member of the teaching team and further contribute to the life chances of our young people in the school, and across the Trust.
The School is on a rapid trajectory of improvement that will be sustained over many years, it is a chance to be part of something very special. It will support career development and equip you for further development opportunities within the School and within our Trust. We are based in Reading in Berkshire, a culturally rich and bustling area of the country providing good access to Oxford and London. The area we serve is diverse, and therefore our catchment and students offer a range of expectations and challenges, being able to drive ambitions is key. This school will be one of the best schools in the country in the near future, and this is an incredible opportunity to join us on the start of our improvement journey.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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 John Madejski Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- Up to 950 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- amay@johnmadejskiacademy.co.uk
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