Teacher of History

Permanent

1.0 FTE

TMS

Plus various Company Benefits

Are you passionate about inspiring young people to understand the world around them How we can best interpret the past and how it has shaped the present and the future Do you want to work in a creative and innovative environment If so we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Priory Community School An Academy is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Teacher of History to join our vibrant Humanities department. We are looking for a highly committed positive and skilled practitioner who will be responsible for delivering highquality History lessons at Key Stage 4 one of the most popular GCSE options at the school as well as other Humanities subjects across Key Stages 3 fostering a passion for the subject.

For further information on Priory Community School and what we can offer you please contact the school to arrange a telephone conversation or visit.

As part of this role you will;

• Identify clear learning and teaching objectives and specify how they will be taught and assessed.
• Set tasks including homework that challenge students and ensure a high level of interest.
• Establish and maintain a safe environment and purposeful working atmosphere that supports learning and in which students feel secure and confident.

The successful candidate will have;

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Passion for the Humanities particularly History.
• Relevant secondary teaching experience.

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements so we encourage you to apply. At our school we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.

At the Priory Learning Trust we offer an incredible comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..

• The PLaTform Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
• Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
• A very friendly school community with dedicated supportive & inspiring colleagues.
• Health & Fitness offers including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.
• A Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Flu vaccinations on site during the working day free of charge.

About The Priory Learning Trust:

TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a firstclass education to a wide range of children from all backgrounds.

At our heart is a passion to put Students First and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also highachieving successful schools.

We strive for partnerships between students families staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also cherish our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support training and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more regardless of their background.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge) cautions or bindovers you may have even if they would otherwise be regarded as Spent under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

The amendments to the Exceptions Orderprovide that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.

This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Please see the following links to our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.

Closing Date: 21 April 2025

Proposed Interview Date: W/C 28 April 2025

Proposed Start Date: 01 September 2025