Teacher of History

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About the Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of History to join our team. The successful candidate will teach engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 and contribute to a purposeful and ambitious department. We are looking for someone who brings strong subject knowledge, a can-do attitude, and a commitment to ensuring every pupil can achieve their best. Applications from ECTs are welcome.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience of working with young people (11-16)
Ability to teach outstanding lessons
Proven subject expertise and an understanding of what constitutes ‘outstanding’ in your subject
A vision for how student attainment can be improved and maintained
Experience of successful behaviour for learning strategies
Successful experience of monitoring and target setting to improve learning outcomes
Understanding of different models of support for students with SEN, EAL and Gifted and Talented
Effectively narrowing the gap between disadvantaged and other students in the classroom

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What the school offers its staff

Excellent opportunities for professional development including coaching and NPQs
Providing a well-ordered working environment, including centralised detentions, so teachers can focus on teaching
Regular opportunities for flexible working

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Further details about the role

The Charter School Bermondsey is an Ofsted “Good” (2022), four-form entry, mixed, 11-16 free school that opened in September 2013. The school is in a new state-of-the-art building, just a stone’s throw from Bermondsey Underground and boasts fantastic spaces for staff and students. DfE school performance tables show a headline Progress 8 score of +0.08 in 2024, having previously achieved +0.29 in 2023. We believe that all pupils have the potential to flourish through great teaching and providing the right environment and opportunities. At our school, every young person is known, valued and supported to thrive. Guided by our values Belong. Believe. Become. We create a community where pupils feel part of something, build confidence in their abilities, and develop the character and skills to succeed.

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How to apply

Contact us

For further information about the school, visit www.charterbermondsey.org.uk. If you have any questions or would like a call to discuss the role, contact us at recruitment@charterbermondsey.org.uk or 0203 542 6506.

How to apply

Our preferred method of application is via the TES website (tes.com/jobs/preview/schrole_68a4527f-ed40-42ef-80ba-5b88f0443eb1), however, you can also download an application form from our website.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity.

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We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.

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The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.