Teacher of History

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a qualified and motivated candidate to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to our outstanding History and Politics Department. We are a high-performing, dedicated and caring team, with a passion for teaching and learning.

What the school offers its staff

• The History and Politics Department achieves outstanding results at Key Stages 4 and 5, significantly above national averages
• The department is a strong and thriving team of six teachers. We deliver History at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level, with excellent student uptake at both GCSE and A Level
• The department also delivers the Edexcel A Level Politics course, which is a popular and successful option
• We pride ourselves on the breadth of our curriculum, particularly our commitment to diversity in terms of race, ethnicity, gender and wider perspectives. We believe that studying the past enables our students to better understand the contemporary world
• The department is very well resourced, with excellent electronic resources, textbooks and magazines. Staff enjoy creating and sharing high-quality resources within a supportive and collegiate environment
• We are committed to developing the talents and potential of all staff and place great emphasis on wellbeing
• Students behave extremely well in and out of the classroom. They feel safe and show high levels of respect for one another, their teachers and the school environment
• The school provides outstanding pastoral support, ensuring students remain engaged, motivated and positive about their learning
• Bishop Thomas Grant School offers an outstanding ethos and environment for learning

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.