Buxton Community School is seeking a dynamic, passionate and inspirational Teacher of History, who has excellent subject knowledge and is able to contribute to continued improvements in progress and student attainment.  This role would suit either an Early Career Teacher who is an excellent practitioner, or an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge. 

Experience of KS4 teaching is desirable.

You will work closely and collaboratively with our excellent and experienced History department; be receptive to innovative practices and be an inspirational and motivational practitioner.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a tangible passion for teaching History and be able to share evidence of enabling students to meet and exceed expectations.
• Have experience in teaching History with experience or ambition to teach to A Level.
• Have excellent understanding of the curriculum and specifically how lesson design can help to deliver this successfully. They will have a keen interest in evidenced based research to inform their teaching.
• Be someone who understands the value of high-quality assessment and feedback to inform lesson design. 

What you will get from us.

• The chance to join a forward thinking and ambitious department who are committed to providing the best education to students at BCS.
• Support with regard to your own needs whether they be teaching and learning based or leadership.
• A supportive, collegiate and sociable working environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher at any stage of their career and our priority is to appoint someone who is committed to education and being the best teacher they can be. We are looking for someone who can spark an interest in students and fully support them in achieving success in the subject.

                                      

Salary: Main/Upper Pay Scale

TLR : N/A

Contract Type and Term: Full time  

Temporary Maternity Cover

Start date: December 2024

Applicants should download the application form and send the completed form along

with a covering letter of application to Mrs Sandi Flint, Headteacher’s PA at recruitment@buxton.derbyshire.sch.uk or to Buxton Community School, College Road, Buxton, SK17 9EA.

Closing date for applications is Monday 14^th October 2024 at 09.00am

If you are short-listed for interview, you will be contacted in advance to discuss arrangements for the interview.  Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted prior to the interview day, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Buxton Community School is committed to safeguarding and the process of safer recruitment. As a result, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and all shortlisted candidates will be expected to prove their identity at interview. The successful candidate will be expected to show original copies of qualifications and further proof of their identity.