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Teacher of History (Maternity leave)

Twynham School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF

This job expired on 17 April 2023 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  17 April 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: History
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 1.0 FTE
• Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover - Maternity cover fixed term contract until 31 August 2024
• Pay scale: £28,000 to £43,685

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an inspirational and highly motivated teacher of History to join our talented and forward-thinking department as we continue to transform education across our town.

Twynham School is a very special place with an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. Achievement is high, students are well-behaved and eager to learn and relationships across the school are very special.

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented colleague.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Teach History across all Key Stages
• Further improve outcomes in History
• Contribute to the further development of the Twynham Learning History curriculum
• Passionately promote the disadvantaged agenda working with exceptional colleagues to provide our students with the very best life chances

You are likely to be someone who:

• Is an inspirational and skilled classroom teacher
• Has an acute understanding of effective pedagogy
• Understands how to enable students to achieve at the highest level
• Believes in the power of education and wider educational experiences to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged

• Will embrace our highly supportive, professional approach to school improvement

Will promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

Who we are looking for

• An honours degree (or equivalent) in History or a related discipline
• A Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience of improving outcomes for students in History as a classroom teacher
• Successful experience of teaching History across Key Stage 3-4
• An understanding of effective pedagogy
• An individual who is committed to supporting the vision of Twynham TGS
• An individual with excellent classroom management skills

What the school offers its staff

Twynham School and The Grange School can offer you:

• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
• An exceptional CPD offer from teacher training and the ECT framework through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
• Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking

Further details about the role

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (Senior HR Administrator) on 01202 495716 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date is Monday 17th April 2023 at 8am. Be aware that we reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the deadline and we encourage interested colleagues to apply early.

Commitment to safeguarding

We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

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Letter to Candidates - Teacher of History (Maternity March 2023).docx - 373 KB (opens in new tab)

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About Twynham School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1820 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Twynham School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
• Phone number: 01202495716
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/twynham-school (opens in new tab)

Twynham School is an exceptionally special place; a school which believes in the unlimited potential of every child, where people are valued above all and ultimately a place where every child can be successful. Our long-tradition of success is built on two vital pillars; high quality teaching and learning and, most importantly, the value we place on the very special relationships between students and staff.

Arranging a visit to Twynham School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@twynhamlearning.com.

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