Teacher of History
Whitburn Church of England Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7EFThis job expired on 17 April 2023
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
17 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 March 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- View all Historyjobs
Working pattern
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- Autumn Term
Contract type
- Fixed term - One Term
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors seek to appoint an energetic, imaginative and forward-looking teacher who is an outstanding practitioner to join the highly effective History Department. The ability to teach History to Key Stage 3 and 4 is essential, as are commitment to professional development and excellent communication skills. The ability to teach another Humanities subject is highly desirable. We are happy to receive applications from newly qualified and experienced teachers. This is a temporary post and will terminate on 22nd December 2023 in the first instance.
The successful candidate will have:
- excellent teaching and organisation skills
- drive, high expectations and a commitment to excellence for all
- total commitment to safeguarding children
- experience of implementing evidence based approaches in the classroom
- the ability to support and challenge students across the age and ability range
- an absolute commitment to student progress and their learning above all else
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the North East’s highest achieving schools; our motto ‘Excellence for All’ is at the heart of our work. We have a strong focus on learning and teaching; offering many opportunities for advancement through CPD and Professional Growth Processes.
Based in a stunning coastal location, we have a happy and healthy school community where staff turnover is low and the contribution of everyone is valued. Our ethos as an Anglican academy is entirely inclusive and no faith based pupil admission criteria are applied. Our motto of ‘Excellence for all’ is a living reality of day to day life at Whitburn
Commitment to safeguarding
Whitburn Church of England Academy is an equal opportunities employer and the Academy is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be subject to a range of other pre-recruitment checks. Please note that, without exception, written references will be taken up and made available to the panel BEFORE the final selection stage
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About Whitburn Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1225 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- cshaw@whitburncofeacademy.org
- Phone number
- 01915293712
We are one of the most successful schools in the North East, serving the coastal communities between South Shields and Sunderland. We have a growing Sixth Form, where progress in in the top 6% nationally. Situated in a stunning coastal location we have a strong focus on learning and teaching and offer excellent CPD and mentoring for ECTs.
Arranging a visit to Whitburn Church of England Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cshaw@whitburncofeacademy.org.
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