Teacher Of History

Full-Time Temporary Contract until 31/08/2027 with the possibility of a permanent contract.

Required For January 2027

This is a wonderful opportunity for an exceptional historian to teach History at all levels, with an additional future possibility of A Level Politics for the right candidate. We are looking for a passionate, ambitious, motivated teacher with the willingness to learn and develop, to join our successful, popular team within the Humanities Faculty. ECTs and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply. This post is a full time, permanent contract from September 2024.

Chosen Hill School is a thriving comprehensive academy, judged good by Ofsted in all categories. It is a large, popular and successful 11-18 Academy School situated in Churchdown half way between Cheltenham and Gloucester. We have around 1300 students on roll, of which 200 are in the Sixth Form. Chosen Hill School is a happy school, where students, staff and parents work closely in partnership. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.

We can offer you:

• The chance to work in an innovative and forward thinking school
• Effective support for Professional Development
• A friendly and supportive environment
• The opportunity to work with well-motivated students

Benefits:

• Programme of staff well-being including events, opportunities and support
• Cycle to work scheme option
• Free parking, Free Coffee, Employee Assistance Programme

All applications should include a cover letter outlining how your experience and/or qualifications match the requirements of the post.

Safeguarding Statement

Chosen Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We require all new employees to complete an enhanced level criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is a condition of employment that the employee should not have been convicted of a criminal offence against children, nor have been dismissed, or resigned from, a previous employer for misconduct of a similar nature. Having a criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment; it will depend on the nature, circumstances and background to the offence.

As part of our due diligence within safer recruitment, school may carry out online searches to help identify any incidents or issues which may need to be explored at interview. These searches may include, but will not be limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Google.

Any applicants who have been working overseas will be required to obtain a certificate of good conduct and for teaching staff, a letter of professional standing from the professional regulating authority in the country in which the applicant has worked.

Our interview and recruitment process will include, but is not limited to, obtaining suitable references and medical clearance prior to commencement.

Chosen Hill School is an equal opportunities employer.

Please click on Apply Now to complete an online application.