Teacher of History

Job Description

Zest Education are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of History to join a secondary school in the Moseley area of Birmingham. This is a full-time role that will involve planning and marking, as well as teaching students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The role is due to commence in January 2025 and will run for the rest of the academic year.

As a History Teacher in this school, you will have the opportunity to work within a supportive and successful department. This position offers the chance to make a real impact on the education and development of young students, helping them to engage with and understand the past.

Responsibilities:

1. Plan and deliver engaging History lessons to students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
2. Assess and mark student work, providing feedback to support their learning and progress.
3. Keep accurate records of student achievement and progress.
4. Collaborate with colleagues to develop and review the History curriculum.
5. Participate in parents’ evenings, school events, and meetings as required.
6. Uphold school policies and procedures to ensure a safe and productive learning environment for students.

Requirements:

1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent Teaching qualification.
2. Strong subject knowledge in History.
3. Experience teaching History at KS3 and KS4 levels.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
6. Organisational skills to effectively plan and manage workload.
7. Commitment to continuous professional development.

Opportunities:

1. Work within a school that is part of a Multi Academy Trust, offering potential for professional growth and collaboration.
2. Engage with a diverse group of students and contribute to their academic and personal development.
3. Develop innovative teaching strategies and resources to enhance the history curriculum.
4. Engage in extracurricular activities, trips, and projects related to history.
5. Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and enhance the overall educational experience for students.

If you are passionate about teaching History and shaping the next generation of learners, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact within a supportive educational environment.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Lucy at lucy@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an REC audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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