History Teacher

History Teacher

This is a wonderful opportunity for a candidate who has the ability to challenge, motivate and enthuse students to be part of something special and make a huge contribution in our school, working alongside a strong team of dedicated Historians. Everyone at Dormston has a pivotal role to play in creating a vibrant and dynamic school. We have high aspirations for pupils and staff alike and believe that if you try hard; the sky is the limit. We aim to inspire confident, motivated students who have a passion for learning and are fully equipped to contribute to society. Our school was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2022 who commented on Dormston's "harmonious and cohesive community". Our school had a caring and positive culture that ensures everyone is supported and encouraged. Our school vision 'Knowledge is strength' threads seamlessly through all aspects of our school. We are very aware that happy teachers make a happy school and therefore we nurture talent that inspires, motivates, and ignites young minds. All our teachers benefit from personalised professional development pathways as we aim to shape school leaders of the future., Main to Upper Pay Range £32,916 - £51,048 (Pay Award Pending) Location: Dormston School, Mill Bank, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1SN If you are looking to join a strong, collegiate team who support and challenge each other in a school that welcomes ideas to further support and engage our students, we would like to hear from you. At Dormston School, we believe that History is an essential subject for the development of our young adults. History enables us to answer important questions such as 'Where do I come from?', 'How did history lead us to here?', and 'Where do we go from here?'. As a department we are passionate about the historical research we do and hope to provide an exciting, innovative and challenging curriculum so that all students can achieve their academic potential, develop a sense of humanity and foster a life-long love of history. Throughout their history lessons students will build their historical knowledge, develop key writing skills, and analyse historical scholarship and sources in order to equip them with understandings about how the past is constructed and the workings of the modern world., The Dormston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will subject to medical clearance, qualification checks and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview., About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents