History Teacher

Exciting Opportunity: Teacher of History at Our Portsmouth School

Our engaging and forward-thinking school in the historic city of Portsmouth is seeking a dedicated and experienced Teacher of History to join our thriving Humanities department and make a real difference to the historical understanding and engagement of our students across all Key Stages.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Expert Teaching: Planning, preparing, and delivering engaging and effective History lessons that cater to the diverse learning needs of our students across Key Stages 3, 4, and potentially 5.
• Student Progress: Monitoring, assessing, and tracking student progress in History, providing constructive feedback, and implementing effective intervention strategies where necessary.
• Curriculum Contribution: Contributing to the development, implementation, and review of the History curriculum, ensuring alignment with the National Curriculum and promoting innovative teaching practices.
• Assessment and Examinations: Preparing students for Key Stage 3 assessments, GCSE History examinations, and potentially A-Level History examinations, ensuring accurate and timely assessment practices.
• Resource Management: Utilizing and contributing to the development of high-quality historical resources to enhance teaching and learning.
• Extracurricular Involvement: Contributing to extracurricular activities that promote History within the school community (e.g., history clubs, debates, historical trips to local sites in Portsmouth and beyond).
• Collaboration: Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Humanities department and across the wider school to foster a rich and interdisciplinary learning environment.
• Professional Development: Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching practice and keep abreast of current developments in historical scholarship and pedagogy.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• A degree in History or a closely related field.
• Successful experience teaching History across Key Stages 3 and 4, with experience in Key Stage 5 being advantageous.
• A strong understanding of the National Curriculum for History and relevant examination specifications.
• Excellent pedagogical skills and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• A passion for history and the ability to inspire students and foster their critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A commitment to the safeguarding and well-being of students and the promotion of historical literacy within the Portsmouth context.

Join our dedicated team in Portsmouth and contribute to a school where students develop a deep understanding and appreciation of the past.