Teacher of History

Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre

Teacher of History 

Start date: September 2017

Salary: MPS/UPS

Location: Newham

Contract type: Full time

Contract term: Permanent

Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre (the ‘NCS’) is a dedicated sixth form centre established by a group of nine Newham 11-16 schools. The NCS opened in September 2014 in iconic Grade 2 listed buildings on the East Ham Town Hall Civic Complex, having been fully renovated to a high standard with nine new science laboratories and spacious teaching classrooms.  Our first year A2 results were outstanding with 77% A/B and 96% A/C, and we are predicting 2017 results to be 85% A/B and 95% A/C.  We have recently been judged ‘Outstanding’ in all categories by Ofsted with no areas for improvement. The centre provides a stimulating education and personalised curriculum within a supportive environment in which students are en­couraged to stretch themselves to achieve their potential. The NCS offers an academic A Level Curriculum in the Sci­ences, Mathematics and Hu­manities. The A Level Curriculum and the extra-curricular programme will be focused on preparing students for progression to selective and Russell Group universities.

The NCS is currently looking to appoint an inspirational and motivational teacher of History with the ability to deliver high quality lessons and achieve excellent results. This is an exciting opportu­nity to work with the Head of Humanities to establish and design the curriculum and student offer as well as assisting the most able students in Newham and surrounding boroughs achieve their true potential.

The successful candidate for the History role will:

• Hold DfE Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Have experience of teaching A level History or demonstrate a strong desire to develop the skills and knowledge to do so; we welcome applications from high quality NQTs.   The ability to teach A level Politics will be seen as an advantage.
• Share our vision that there is no ceiling to achievement and believe in the transformational nature of education.
• Have a proven track record of successful learning and teaching.
• Have a passion to share their academic interests as part of our innovative super curriculum.
• Have the ability to draw upon their professional/educational background to demonstrate their ability to successfully teach History to A level standard

The role will provide the opportunity to work with the Head of Humanities to establish History in a dedicated sixth form centre and help build an expert staff team as the NCS grows and develops. We are looking for knowledgeable and expert candidates to start in September 2017.

Closing date for applications: 30/01/2017