Teacher of History

We are an 'Outstanding' (Ofsted 2023) secondary academy, established in 2018 to provide an excellent education for children in Wimbledon. Our academy is an exceptional place to learn, providing an ambitious but happy and inclusive environment. We have high expectations of our students of all starting points and abilities. Our motto is 'make a difference' and our students and staff give nothing except their very best in pursuit of making a difference to their lives and the lives of others around them.

Three words are crucial to how we guide students to be able to 'make a difference': independence, integrity and resilience.

• Independence: We support students to develop their skills and attributes, so they have everything they need to succeed.
• Integrity: Staff and students must be fair and truthful and have the courage to take the right action in every situation.
• Resilience: We give students the tools to recover from difficulties and show them how hard work brings success.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Teacher of History to join Harris Academy Wimbledon at this exciting time. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and outward looking group where professional development and progression opportunities are second to none.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a hardworking, ambitious and dynamic qualified teacher to join Harris Academy Wimbledon as Teacher of History. You will have excellent opportunities to engage in wider Harris Federation academy improvement and professional development activities. The Teacher of History will be a well-qualified specialist, holding QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, with the ability to teach from KS3 to KS5.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students.
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
• To share and support the academy’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:

• Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses).
• Curriculum planning.
• Staff development (including continuing professional development).
• Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area).
• Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress).
• Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders.
• Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students).
• Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level.
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4.
• Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff.
• Have a good level of ICT skills.
• Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students.
• Have good written and spoken communication skills.
• Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively.
• Have excellent time management skills.
• Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.

Flexible Working

We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential.

Benefits

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.