Teacher of History Maternity Cover
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9JW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 20c0b565-4a05-4336-a5c8-56cc6282d1dc |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Qualified teacher status
• A good degree in History or a closely related discipline.
• The ability to teach a second subject, for example R.E., would be an advantage, but is not a requirement.
• Good academic qualifications resulting from your school career.
• A consistent record of strong teaching standards.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Commitment to professional improvement.
• High energy levels and a willingness to work hard.
• Strong communication skills and high levels of literacy.
• The potential to support and advise other colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with colleagues.
• Ability to get things done with imagination, vision, drive, strength and character.
What the school offers its staff
• Time for writing form tutor reports is allocated on a day when the school is closed to pupils.
• There are only three points in the year when teachers have to input assessment data about their pupils onto the school system.
• Each subject department decides how and when pupils’ work should be marked, to ensure manageable workload for staff.
• Almost all professional development opportunities take place during ‘early finish’ days so that the school day ends at 3.30pm.
• We have an active Staff Association, which organises social events, alongside staff yoga, football, badminton and book club.
• We appreciate the importance of family and will always do our best to enable members of staff to attend important events.
• The Wilson’s School Trustees provide complimentary tea and coffee for staff and little treats at several points in the year!
• The school is a cheerful place to work, with professional relationships characterised by warmth and good humour.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to enhanced child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Qualified teacher status
• A good degree in History or a closely related discipline.
• The ability to teach a second subject, for example R.E., would be an advantage, but is not a requirement.
• Good academic qualifications resulting from your school career.
• A consistent record of strong teaching standards.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Commitment to professional improvement.
• High energy levels and a willingness to work hard.
• Strong communication skills and high levels of literacy.
• The potential to support and advise other colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with colleagues.
• Ability to get things done with imagination, vision, drive, strength and character.
What the school offers its staff
• Time for writing form tutor reports is allocated on a day when the school is closed to pupils.
• There are only three points in the year when teachers have to input assessment data about their pupils onto the school system.
• Each subject department decides how and when pupils’ work should be marked, to ensure manageable workload for staff.
• Almost all professional development opportunities take place during ‘early finish’ days so that the school day ends at 3.30pm.
• We have an active Staff Association, which organises social events, alongside staff yoga, football, badminton and book club.
• We appreciate the importance of family and will always do our best to enable members of staff to attend important events.
• The Wilson’s School Trustees provide complimentary tea and coffee for staff and little treats at several points in the year!
• The school is a cheerful place to work, with professional relationships characterised by warmth and good humour.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to enhanced child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.