Teacher of Geography/History

Overview

Shevington High School is a successful and popular 11-16 community school seeking to appoint a full time Teacher of Geography/History. The post offers a fantastic opportunity for an NQT or an experienced teacher. (This post is advertised as a full time post, however, if you are interested in a part time role, please indicate this on your application.)

The successful candidate will work within our highly successful Geography or History Department. It is essential that the successful candidate has a wide knowledge and proven experience in teaching KS3 and KS4 Geography or History but is also willing to teach across both subjects if required. It is likely that the successful candidate will specialise in one of these subjects at Key Stage 4, but may be required to teach some Key Stage 3 lessons in the other subject. A willingness to develop their teaching practice, across these subjects, is vital as we continue to work collaboratively to meet the needs of all of our learners.

The post has arisen due to an expansion of our Geography or History department and as a result of increased curriculum time for Geography and History in our KS3 programme. Both Geography and History are very popular subjects at our school as GCSE option subjects, with most students choosing at least one of these, and many deciding to study both subjects. This makes it an exciting time for the successful candidate to join Shevington High School. Both the History and Geography departments are committed to learning beyond the classroom. The successful candidate would be expected to play a vital role, to provide opportunities for our learners to develop their knowledge and passion for Geography and History. This will include planning and delivering high quality lessons, facilitating and supporting trips and taking advantage of extra-curricular opportunities that both support and enrich the lives of our students here at Shevington.

The school non-negotiables (mentioned in the message from the Headteacher) have been at the forefront of our development in recent years. All Geography and History lessons have fully implemented each of the elements and we would expect the successful candidate to show a knowledge of these in their interview lesson as well relevant pedagogical understanding in their interview.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advised application closing date should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.

(As part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online/social media search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates as per guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023).

Salary & Benefits

M1 – UPS3 FTE £31,650 - £49,084 per annum
CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Rewards and Recognition Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dedicated Staff Wellbeing team

Location

Shevington High School
Shevington Lane
Shevington
Wigan
WN6 8AB

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Application forms to be returned to Mrs L Thompson lthompson@shevingtonhigh.org.uk

Closing date: Monday 3^rd February

Interview Date: TBC