Teacher of History & Politics (maternity cover)
The Crypt School, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5AE7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
16 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- History, Politics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Up to one academic year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
- under the guidance of the Head of Department, the subject teacher ensures curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all students;
- plans lessons with clear objectives for learning outcomes, understands the sequence of teaching and learning in the subject, and effectively communicates such information to students;
- uses appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject and of different students;
- ensures that there are opportunities for effective development of students’ literacy, numeracy and information communication technology skills through the subject;
- uses the school and departmental policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on students’ achievement, and uses this information to recognise achievement and to assist students in setting targets for further development;
- ensures that information about students’ achievement in previous classes and schools is used effectively to secure good progress in the subject;
- sets expectations and establishes clear targets for students’ achievement, and evaluates progress and achievement in the subject by all students
- ensures that there are opportunities for the effective development of students’ individual and collaborative study skills necessary for them to become increasingly independent in their work and to complete tasks independently when out of school;
- is aware of the subject’s contribution to students’ understanding of the duties, opportunities, responsibilities and rights of citizens;
- establishes a partnership with parents to involve them in their child’s learning of the subject, as well as providing information about curriculum, attainment, progress and targets;
- ensures that there is a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed;
- responsible for the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students;
- As a form tutor the subject teacher:
- plays a key role in supporting, guiding and motivating students;
- monitors academic progress and attendance;
- monitors students’ planners;
- liaises with the Head of Year / Head of Key Stage;
- embodies the vision for the school
What the school offers its staff
We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward the contribution staff make.
- A wonderful environment to work in, with supportive colleagues and access to personalised training and development
- Opportunities for career development and advancement
- Teaching and supporting outstanding students
- One discretionary extra week of holiday
- Buy back holiday scheme (up to 5 days/year)
- Access to staff counselling and a team of qualified adult mental health first aiders
- Salary sacrifice shared AVC scheme for Support Staff
- Cycle to work scheme & childcare voucher scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee Flu jab reimbursement scheme
- Use of school gym & other facilities
- Parcel deliveries for staff during the day
- Free tea/coffee throughout the day (sometimes treats as well!)
- Staff socials
- Free eye test scheme
…and it is a friendly, supportive place to work!
Further information about the job
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. The Crypt School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Please read our Safeguarding Policy and Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure which can be found on our school website by clicking on the link below.
https://cryptschool.org/explore-our-school/statutory-information/polices-and-forms/
The Crypt School is an equal opportunity employer, and we value having a workforce as diverse as the city and region we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community, and we particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented within our workforce such as from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates. The aim of our policy is to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Our recruitment selection criteria and procedures are frequently reviewed to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and that no applicant or employee is disadvantaged by provisions, criteria or practices which cannot be shown to be justified.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About The Crypt School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1093 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Crypt School website
- Email address
- sbailey@crypt.gloucs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01452530291
Founded in 1539 and set in nearly 30 acres of grounds, The Crypt School’s vision is derived from its Latin motto, “Floreat Schola Cryptiensis”: floreat means “to flourish” and at The Crypt we wish all our students, as well as our staff, to flourish in all that they do. In order to achieve that vision, we strive to create the best possible environment and culture within which our students can learn, develop essential key skills and personal attributes, make friends and enjoy their school lives; equally, we wish for our staff to flourish in their work at school, and always strive to place their welfare at the centre of our work and planning. The School has grown significantly over the last five years, especially since the admission of girls into the main school in September 2018. Today, The Crypt School is Gloucester’s only co-educational selective school with a student roll of over 1100. The student body is a diverse, caring and enthusiastic one and our staff are a highly professional, caring and generous group of people who commit themselves fully to the academic, pastoral and extra-curricular life of the School. The School is a vibrant place to both learn within and to work at; it is a place where learning is valued for its own sake, within an environment of strong pastoral care. At the centre of our school life, is a powerful sense of community, where students are supported and encouraged to learn and engage with each other. Confident, friendly and respectful, the high quality of our student’s personal development is remarkable and is one of the greatest strengths of the School.
The School has benefited from significant capital investment over recent years which has enhanced the learning environment for both students and staff alike. Recent projects have included the building of two new teaching blocks and a sports pavilion; the refurbishment of the sports hall, the creation of an outdoor netball and tennis area and giving enhanced facilities to our growing sixth form, which now numbers over 330 students. Later this year, and thanks to a recent Wolfson Fund grant, two science laboratories will be completely refurbished.
In March 2024, the School received an outstanding Ofsted report in all areas and our curriculum was judged as outstanding. Geography was one of the subjects inspected and viewed as a particular strength: “The school ensures that the curriculum makes a significant contribution to pupils’ wider development, such as through residential visits, field work and hearing from visiting speakers.”
Staff work hard and give generously of their time to the life and wellbeing of the School. Time and money is invested in their professional development, and each member of the teaching staff is equipped with a laptop and iPad; other benefits also enhance the working experience of colleagues at the School (https://cryptschool.org/explore-our-school/work-with-us/)
The Crypt School is located just outside of the City of Gloucester in the West of England. Gloucester is known for its 11th century Cathedral and close; for Blackfriars, which is a stunning example of a 13th century medieval priory site; the British Waterways Museum, which celebrates the city’s industrial past, and now the vibrant Gloucester Quays, which has a selection of shops and restaurants. Gloucester is a vibrant and growing city, and the School is conveniently located close to the City, and close to good road and rail links to Cheltenham and the surrounding region, including Bristol for example.
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