Teacher of History

Teacher of History

Location: Gravesend , Kent Salary: 20000 - 35000 per annum Date posted: 13/06/2012 17:00 Job type:Permanent Company: Capita Education Perm Contact: Tracy Wisdom Ref: Totaljobs/SE00017 Job ID: 53833641

Establishment
Northfleet School for Girls is a highly successful and ambitious 11-18 school. Recently rebuilt, the Learning Trust offering an exciting opportunity to teach in a collegiate atmosphere where their motto is "Always Learning, Learning All Ways" applies to everyone. Situated within easy reach of London and Ebbsfleet, the school has a strong sense of community and a belief in the values of self and social responsibility.

Overall Purpose of Post
History develops students knowledge to make sense of many heritages they inherit and also the skills which to interpret their history critically. This allows students to resist interpretations which filter or distort the record of the past. Throughout, they learn to employ some of the concepts by which historians organise their study of the past, concepts such as continuity and change which are frequently part of our everyday experience, speech and ways of perceiving the world.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities
This excellent opportunity for a Teacher of History to join a team of specialist subject teachers who have led recent major improvements in their results, this is also an opportunity to develop skills and qualities for future leadership.

Qualifications - Essential/Desirable
- Must hold QTS Teaching qualification or studying towards a PGCE/GTP (NQT Teacher)

Experience - Essential/Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of subject area (History) - Principles and practices of effective learning and teaching - Preparation of schemes of work and lessons - A good role model for behaviours and attitudes - Strong behavioural management

Skills - Essential/Desirable