Job Description
History Teacher
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date : January 2025
Contract/Hours: Full Time
Key Stage: KS3, KS4 and A Level
Salary: Rookwood Qualified Teacher Scales
Location of Role: Rookwood School, Andover
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate History Teacher who is committed to helping our pupils to fulfil their potential. With History being a popular subject this is a good opportunity to teach across all Key Stages. You will be a self-motivator and demonstrate high professional teaching standards.
This is a permanent position, we welcome applications from experienced teachers and ECTs early in the career
Nestled on a leafy site in Andover, Rookwood School is a happy and thriving learning environment for pupils aged 2 to 18. At the heart of our ethos is strong pastoral care, where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. Our school motto, ‘Sapere Aude,’ translates to ‘dare to know’ or ‘have the courage to understand’, perfectly capturing the essence of our identity. We encourage our pupils to question, explore, and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
We are looking for a history teacher who:
· Believes in young people
· Is dynamic, innovative and inspirational in the classroom
· Is passionate about History and is keen to improve standards at every level
· Ensures all students succeed and are able to achieve their maximum potential
· Has the ability to teach outstanding lessons across KS3, 4 and 5
· Is committed to raising standards of attainment and developing the success History at Rookwood School
· Enjoys working as part of a team
· Sets high expectations of themselves and their students
In return we will offer you:
· A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further
· Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment
· Opportunities for further professional development
· Employee assistance provision
· Access to reduced educational fees for qualifying children
· A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant school community
Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time.
Applications are invited to be submitted via our online application portal at https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000637
The full Job Description can be obtained directly from the vacancies section on our school website - www.rookwoodschool.org/vacancies.
For further details please contact recruitment@rookwoodschool.org; or call 01264 325900.
Potential applicant visits are welcomed. We would also welcome applications from ECT.
The advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained therefore early submission of applications is recommended.
Rookwood School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, right to work in the UK, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment and two satisfactory references.
All positions which involve working with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).