History Teacher (Maternity Cover)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9UW |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 06d52b87-98ae-4f31-82cd-790738f6cc2e |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
• First Degree or equivalent in a history based subject (AF)
• QTS (AF)
DESIRABLE
• Recent relevant educational training (AF, I)
Experience
ESSENTIAL
• Teaching history at KS3 and KS4 (AF)
• Form tutor experience (AF, I)
DESIRABLE
• Teaching another subject at KS3 and KS4
• Teaching history at KS3 and KS4
• Experience in more than one school (AF)
• Contribution to raising standards (AF, I)
• Coordination of extracurricular activities (AF, I)
• Dealing with parents (AF, I)
Knowledge and Understanding
ESSENTIAL
• Relevant subject knowledge (AF, I, R)
• Curriculum, teaching strategies and assessment methods for relevant subject(s) (AF, I, R)
• Outstanding teaching and learning – what it looks like (AF, I, R)
DESIRABLE
• Current educational initiatives (AF, I, R)
Abilities and Skills
ESSENTIAL
• Excellent literacy skills (AF, I, R)
• Excellent ICT skills (AF, I, R)
• Ability to teach outstanding lessons (I, R)
• Strong behaviour management (I, R)
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff, governors and external agencies (I, R)
• Ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others (I, R)
• Ability to think creatively to anticipate and solve problems (I, R)
• Ability to work under pressure, maintaining a sense of perspective (I, R)
• Ability to manage own time effectively (I, R)
• Excellent communication skills (I, R)
DESIRABLE
• Ability and willingness to teach another subject (AF, I, R)
• Ability to initiate and develop ideas (I, R)
Personal Attributes
ESSENTIAL
• Resilient (I, R)
• Reliable (I, R)
• Committed (I, R)
• Honest (I, R)
• Trustworthy (I, R)
• Dedicated (I, R)
• Patient (I, R)
• Loyal (I, R)
• Good sense of humour (I, R)
• High expectations of self and others (I, R)
Other Factors
ESSENTIAL
• Good attendance record (R)
• Outstanding references (R)
• A commitment to high educational standards, which maximise the achievements of all pupils (I, R)
• A commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (I, R)
• A belief in working in partnership and as part of an established team (I, R)
• A commitment to continuous professional development (I, R)
• A willingness to reflect upon experiences in a critical and constructive manner (I, R)
DESIRABLE
• A willingness to take on responsibility
• Aspiration to become a Middle Leader within the next 5 years (I)
Evidence Key:
(AF) – Application Form
(I) – Interview
(R) - References
What the school offers its staff
An opportunity to work in a school in beautiful rural Herefordshire close to the Welsh borders.
An opportunity to work in a popular, successful and well-regarded oversubscribed school.
A school with outstanding commitment to staff development and wellbeing
A well-resourced department
A friendly, supportive environment where every individual is valued.
An absolute focus on high-quality teaching and learning
An extensive range of extracurricular activities (sports, trips, clubs) in addition to academic learning
A small school with a ‘family’ feel
Commitment to safeguarding
Wigmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful candidate must receive a satisfactory enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
• First Degree or equivalent in a history based subject (AF)
• QTS (AF)
DESIRABLE
• Recent relevant educational training (AF, I)
Experience
ESSENTIAL
• Teaching history at KS3 and KS4 (AF)
• Form tutor experience (AF, I)
DESIRABLE
• Teaching another subject at KS3 and KS4
• Teaching history at KS3 and KS4
• Experience in more than one school (AF)
• Contribution to raising standards (AF, I)
• Coordination of extracurricular activities (AF, I)
• Dealing with parents (AF, I)
Knowledge and Understanding
ESSENTIAL
• Relevant subject knowledge (AF, I, R)
• Curriculum, teaching strategies and assessment methods for relevant subject(s) (AF, I, R)
• Outstanding teaching and learning – what it looks like (AF, I, R)
DESIRABLE
• Current educational initiatives (AF, I, R)
Abilities and Skills
ESSENTIAL
• Excellent literacy skills (AF, I, R)
• Excellent ICT skills (AF, I, R)
• Ability to teach outstanding lessons (I, R)
• Strong behaviour management (I, R)
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff, governors and external agencies (I, R)
• Ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others (I, R)
• Ability to think creatively to anticipate and solve problems (I, R)
• Ability to work under pressure, maintaining a sense of perspective (I, R)
• Ability to manage own time effectively (I, R)
• Excellent communication skills (I, R)
DESIRABLE
• Ability and willingness to teach another subject (AF, I, R)
• Ability to initiate and develop ideas (I, R)
Personal Attributes
ESSENTIAL
• Resilient (I, R)
• Reliable (I, R)
• Committed (I, R)
• Honest (I, R)
• Trustworthy (I, R)
• Dedicated (I, R)
• Patient (I, R)
• Loyal (I, R)
• Good sense of humour (I, R)
• High expectations of self and others (I, R)
Other Factors
ESSENTIAL
• Good attendance record (R)
• Outstanding references (R)
• A commitment to high educational standards, which maximise the achievements of all pupils (I, R)
• A commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (I, R)
• A belief in working in partnership and as part of an established team (I, R)
• A commitment to continuous professional development (I, R)
• A willingness to reflect upon experiences in a critical and constructive manner (I, R)
DESIRABLE
• A willingness to take on responsibility
• Aspiration to become a Middle Leader within the next 5 years (I)
Evidence Key:
(AF) – Application Form
(I) – Interview
(R) - References
What the school offers its staff
An opportunity to work in a school in beautiful rural Herefordshire close to the Welsh borders.
An opportunity to work in a popular, successful and well-regarded oversubscribed school.
A school with outstanding commitment to staff development and wellbeing
A well-resourced department
A friendly, supportive environment where every individual is valued.
An absolute focus on high-quality teaching and learning
An extensive range of extracurricular activities (sports, trips, clubs) in addition to academic learning
A small school with a ‘family’ feel
Commitment to safeguarding
Wigmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful candidate must receive a satisfactory enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.