Job Description

Tara are supporting a school in Telford and Wrekin to recruit a Teacher of History in the New Year for a Maternity Cover!

About the school:

The school is a mixed academy secondary school with over 1000 students on roll with a sixth form attached! Ensuring that pupils enjoy learning inside and outside the classroom, the school have extension sporting, creative and academic extracurricular activities!

Overview

Role: Teacher of History

Timetable: Full Time

Start: January 2024

Duration: July Initially (Maternity Cover)

Key stage: 3 & 4.

Requirements for the role of Teacher of History:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Previous History teaching experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent subject knowledge and a passion to share this knowledge with students

Key Responsibilities for the Teacher of History Role:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging history lessons tailored to the diverse needs and abilities of students
• Foster a stimulating learning environment that encourages student participation, critical thinking, and academic achievement.
• Manage student behaviour in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Provide a supportive and positive learning environment for all students.

How to apply!

To apply for the position of Teacher of History, please submit your CV, ideally including a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, teaching philosophy, and suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, including oversees criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

At TARA, we boast a solid background in teaching and education recruitment, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table to help you find the perfect teacher for the post, or that dream school to work for.

Founded in 2007 and as qualified educators and education recruiters with many years of combined experience, we believe in working alongside our clients for the long term, never providing a quick fix solution. Our clients and candidates are at the heart of all that we do, and you can rest safe in the knowledge that the TARA team will always go above and beyond, providing a personalised service with the care and attention you deserve.