Teacher of History; maternity cover

Key Responsibilities

• Set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge students
• Promote good progress and outcomes by students
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and curriculum knowledge
• Plan and teach well‑structured lessons
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students, including ensuring EAL, SEND and MAT students are supported in lessons
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment
• Know how to assess relevant subject and curriculum areas, including formative and summative assessment
• Mark books to a high standard, ensuring regular and constructive feedback
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• Maintain and develop a sound knowledge of the subject area, including developments in its teaching, and bring to the attention of appropriate people INSET needs and opportunities
• Deliver and communicate clearly the requirements of the examination specification and the Department’s schemes of work, including coursework requirements
• Take a significant role in the History co‑curricular programme and play an active role in History trips and events

• Have a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day school
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status and be either an experienced or Early Careers Teacher
• Have excellent communication, organisational, IT and leadership skills
• Have a secure understanding of child development and safeguarding
• Be able to motivate others, build effective teams and work positively with parents
• Have a willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and to work flexibly as required

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Excellent benefits and CPD
• Lunch without charge in term time
• Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure and will be subject to the UK’s safeguarding procedures as outlined by the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.