History Teacher

Smile Education are currently recruiting for a History Teacher to join a secondary school in Telford.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a school committed to providing an ambitious and academically broad education, alongside a rich range of extracurricular opportunities. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves, develop their confidence and character, and prepare for the next stage of their education and future careers.
The school has a strong reputation for high academic standards and is committed to ensuring that every student feels happy, safe and supported to achieve their full potential.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering high-quality, engaging and purposeful History lessons.
• Teaching History across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach at Key Stage 5 where required.
• Creating an inclusive and stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity, debate and independent thinking.
• Developing students’ ability to analyse historical events, sources and interpretations.
• Supporting students to develop strong analytical, critical-thinking and communication skills.
• Differentiating and adapting lessons to meet the needs of pupils with SEND and other additional needs.
• Assessing, marking and providing constructive feedback to support student progress.
• Preparing students effectively for GCSE examinations and supporting strong academic outcomes.
• Developing students’ understanding of key historical periods, events, individuals and themes.
• Encouraging students to make connections between historical events and the wider social, political and cultural context.
• Working collaboratively within the History department to contribute to the continued success of the faculty.
• Supporting the wider development of students through positive relationships, high expectations and effective classroom management.

The School Are Looking For

• History ECTs or fully qualified History Teachers.
• Experience teaching History within UK secondary school classrooms.
• Strong knowledge of the relevant History curriculum.
• Experience teaching GCSE History would be advantageous.
• A genuine passion for History and the ability to inspire curiosity and a love of learning.
• A calm, professional and engaging classroom presence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong classroom management and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Flexibility, reliability and a genuine commitment to supporting student progress.
• A commitment to creating a positive, ambitious and inclusive learning environment.

Why Work With Smile Education?
Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists with a proven track record of supporting both experienced education professionals and those beginning their careers.
We provide access to training and CPD opportunities and proudly work alongside a number of well-established schools and academy trusts across the local area. We are passionate about finding the right role for every candidate and providing ongoing support throughout your placement.
Safeguarding
Smile Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be expected to undertake the necessary compliance checks, including Prohibited List, Barred List, DBS and qualification checks.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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