We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, innovative and inspirational teacher with the passion and enthusiasm to fulfil a key role in the school as a Teacher of History. This post would suit somebody looking for their first teaching role, or someone with more experience, who would like to work in a thriving curriculum area. The key is that you are enthusiastic and capable of contributing to a highly effective and supportive teaching team.
Weydon School is a large, ambitious and outstanding school in an unspoilt area of Surrey within easy reach of London. We are the lead School for the Weydon Multi Academy Trust, comprising of ourselves, Woolmer Hill School, Rodborough School, Farnham Heath End School, Frogmore Community College, Eggar’s School plus many Special and Primary schools with more coming soon. The close proximity of these schools allows lots of opportunities for staff collaboration. The Times frequently rates Weydon School in the top 10 across the UK for 11-16 schools, and achievements across the school are exceptional. It has been said that we have grammar school outcomes and independent sector facilities; our ongoing and recent successes clearly demonstrate this.
The History department at Weydon are a highly experienced team of staff who have collaboratively developed an outstanding curriculum making the subject incredibly popular amongst students with over half of students selecting History as a GCSE option.
Classroom teaching is of the highest quality and delivered in an engaging and consistent way with regular continued professional development aimed at constantly improving the curriculum and the pedagogy used to teach it. The History team run a range of extra-curricular opportunities including History Film Club, trips to local lectures and talks, guest speakers. There is also a regular optional international trip to Berlin.
History is part of the wider Humanities faculty alongside Geography, RE and PSHE. This wider team is incredibly supportive, experienced and approachable - we often meet in the Hub (our staff room) at break and lunchtime and arrange evening meals out during the course of the year.
Benefits
- Free use of our fitness suite & extra-curricular opportunities such as staff Zumba
- Cash back medical scheme
- Priority admissions for Children of staff (subject to service/skills shortage)
- Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Lifestyle discounts and benefits scheme through our employee benefits platform
- Cycle to Work
- International school trip opportunities
- Extensive staff CPD offering
Weydon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures and an enhanced DBS check.