Lead History Teacher

This role is at the centre of our school and within a successful and dynamic Humanities Team. We are widening the field for the right candidate to ensure the team continues to deliver high-quality, rigorous History lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.

• Be an outstanding teacher, able to motivate and challenge learners of all abilities across Key Stages 3-5
• Have a proven track record of success and raising pupil attainment in History and KS5 Government & Politics
• Have some experience of leading and coaching others
• Exude a passion for the subject which is evident in their day-to-day classroom practice
• Demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the Academy and its pupils can achieve
• Strong IT, administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults
• Able to deal with minor incidents including first aid (training will be provided)
  
  At Ark Bolingbroke Academy, we are a courageous, compassionate community - empowering excellence. We are a value lead organisation, being bold within every aspect of our lives at school.
Our talented teaching and support staff insist on high educational standards every single day, and their commitment is shown in our excellent results, with over 80% of our students achieving a top-third university or top 100 apprenticeship. We want all staff to thrive, modelling leadership and determination to the pupils and students within our rich and diverse academy, working together to fulfil our vision of creating a centre of excellence within our local community., Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.


• Weekly CPD sessions and twice as many training days as standard.
• Dedicated line management meetings
• Encouragement to staff to develop their own ideas and projects within their departments and beyond.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.