At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach History to students in Years 7-13 and manage behaviour effectively.
- Company: New Hall School is a Catholic independent boarding and day school in Chelmsford, Essex.
- Benefits: Enjoy free lunch during term time and access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Other info: The position involves participation in history co-curricular activities and trips.
- Why this job: This maternity cover role may lead to a permanent appointment for the right candidate.
- Qualifications: Candidates must hold Qualified Teacher Status and possess strong communication and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
New Hall School is seeking to appoint a Teacher of History (maternity cover) to join the team. The role involves teaching students across Years 7‑13, and is suitable for both newly qualified and more experienced teachers. The position may lead to a permanent appointment.
Key Responsibilities
- Set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge students.
- Promote good progress and outcomes for students.
- Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and curriculum understanding.
- Plan and deliver well‑structured lessons.
- Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students, including support for EAL, SEND and MAT pupils.
- Use assessment accurately and productively.
- Know how to assess relevant subject and curriculum areas, including formative and summative assessment.
- Mark books to a high standard, ensuring regular and constructive feedback.
- Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
- Maintain and develop a sound knowledge of the subject area, including keeping up with developments and bringing INSET needs and opportunities to the relevant people.
- Deliver and communicate clearly the requirements of the examination specification and the Department’s schemes of work, including coursework requirements.
- Take a significant role in the History co‑curricular programme and play an active part in history trips and events.
Successful Candidate Will Be Expected
- To have a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day school.
- To hold Qualified Teacher Status and to be an experienced or early‑career teacher.
- To possess excellent communication, organisational, IT and leadership skills.
- To have a solid understanding of child development and safeguarding.
- To be able to motivate others, build effective teams and work positively with parents.
- To be willing to engage in ongoing professional development and to work flexibly as required.
What New Hall Offers
- Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Excellent benefits and CPD.
- Lunch without charge in term time.
- Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club.
Contract & Salary
- Contract Type: Maternity Cover
- Term: Full‑Time
- Salary: £32,642.00 – £60,694.00 annually (FTE).
Location
The Avenue, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HS.
Teacher of History (maternity cover)EDV/2026/NHS/84723 in Boreham employer: New Hall School
New Hall School offers excellent benefits including CPD opportunities and discounted sports club membership. Located in Boreham, Chelmsford, it fosters a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic education. The team values ongoing professional development and collaboration with parents.
