Teacher of History / Politics
The Appleton School, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RNThis job expired on 12 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
12 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 May 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- History, Politics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Teacher of History/Politics with experience teaching across Key Stages 3 to 5 to join our dedicated faculty. While there will be some teaching at KS3 and KS4 levels, a significant portion of the timetable will be dedicated to KS5, making experience in this area essential. In this role, you will have the opportunity to inspire and engage students in the rich tapestry of historical events and political landscapes, fostering critical thinking skills and a deep understanding of the world around them.
Principal Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons in history and politics across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, ensuring that all students are supported and challenged to achieve their full potential.
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued and empowered to explore complex historical and political concepts.
- Utilise a variety of teaching strategies, resources, and technologies to enhance student learning and cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Assess student progress and attainment through a range of formative and summative methods, providing timely and constructive feedback to support student growth and achievement.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and refine the history and politics curriculum, participating in departmental meetings and contributing to cross-curricular initiatives and enrichment activities.
What the school offers its staff
We offer an excellent induction programme within a friendly and supportive environment and are committed to high quality professional development and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
The Appleton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
If you are able to inspire and motivate students in order to help them achieve their full potential we would welcome your application.
As well as our continued focus on CPD, staff also have access to a wide range of benefits and rewards, including:
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Access to the “Cycle to Work” scheme
- Eye test vouchers in partnership with Specsavers
- Wellbeing Wednesdays to include free fruit and cake, mindfulness activities such as yoga
- Staff book club
- Running, Crafting, Pickleball and Latin Dancing Clubs
- Virtual GP Access – including minors 16 and under
- Annual onsite Flu Vaccination programme
- Discounted Tastecard
- Access to Costco Membership
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (includes confidential counselling and online discounts)
- Free onsite parking
- Regular staff social events
Commitment to safeguarding
The Appleton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About The Appleton School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1607 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Appleton School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@theappletonschool.org
About The Appleton School:
At The Appleton School, we value the inclusive history of the school, which stretches back to the establishment of the first comprehensive schools in Britain in the 1960s. This still provides an inspiration for us and sits alongside our absolute commitment to provide the best for our community in the 21st century.
The Appleton School is a mixed comprehensive school for students aged 11-18 and is a supportive community with strong values in which every student matters. The Appleton School, recognised as a Good school by Ofsted, delivers an ambitious, inclusive and broad & balanced curriculum, enhanced by extra-curricular activities to help broaden learning experiences. In 2023 our students achieved well above the national average for attainment at GCSE 9-4 and 9-5 grades with English and Maths.
We offer our staff an excellent induction programme within a friendly and supportive environment, and are committed to providing high quality professional development. This enables continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
Arranging a visit to The Appleton School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@theappletonschool.org.
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