History Teacher in Wilden

The Stourport High School & VIth Form College are looking for a dynamic, innovative, and inspiring Teacher of History to join our dedicated Humanities team. Learning about history provides an opening to other cultures and eras, underpinned by a high-quality humanities education that fosters pupils' curiosity and deepens their understanding of the world. We are seeking a passionate educator who can deliver an authentic curriculum that engages our students, shares our core values, and inspires all young people to share their enthusiasm for history.

Responsibilities

• The post will involve working with the Curriculum Area Lead for Humanities on the strategic oversight, preparation, and delivery of History across Key Stage 3–5, ensuring that students make progress through quality first teaching.
• The post holder will demonstrate their commitment to their subject and support the trust in fostering collaboration, ensuring the continual improvement of the quality of students' learning is at the top of the agenda.
• They will play a key role in ensuring that the continual improvement of the quality of students' learning is at the top of the business agenda and will be responsible for developing the department to ensure its long‑term success and sustainability.

Qualifications

• A shared commitment to our values and to forming positive working relationships with our community.
• Experience of excellent and inspirational teaching from Key Stage 3 up to Key Stage 5.
• Commitment to their professional development and a culture of open professional dialogue.
• Passion for combating social disadvantage and generating social capital.
• Enthusiasm for innovation in curriculum and assessment.

Benefits

• Building a learning community.
• Strong curriculum strategy.
• Consistently good teaching.
• A culture of kindness and care.
• Collaboration with our wider school community.

Other benefits include:

• Generous Occupational Pension.
• Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support.
• Free confidential employee helpline 24/7.
• Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy.
• Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work‑life balance.

Safeguarding

The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.