An OFSTED graded 'Good' school in the borough of Brent have contacted us to assist them with the recruitment of a Key Stage 3 and 4 History Teacher to cover a year-long maternity contract from October 2018; the role offers a very competitive salary available in line with experience.

Based in Brent, West London, the school is easy accessible on the Jubilee Line being based about 10 minutes travel from Kings Cross station. The current cohort of staff travel from across London to access the school due to it's prestigious nature so even if you are not currently living in Brent, or have not previously considered it as a location, please still submit your CV for consideration as you will be presently surprised at how easy it is.

The school is the highest achieving school in the borough. It is a co-educational school that runs from Key Stage 3 through to A-level and, as stated, is graded as 'Good' at OFSTED. Tradewind Recruitment have provided staff to the school for the last 18 years on long-term and permanent contracts and regardless of department, the feedback is unrivalled.

Responsibilities for this Key Stage 3 and 4 History Teacher Role include:

This role will involve teaching small, co-educational classes of around 25 motivated boys and girls with an almost 50/50 timetable split across the Key Stages.

*To follow the school's curriculum and assessment methodology (which are largely based on the National Curriculum)
*To assess prospective pupil applications
*To do at least one duty a week (paid additional)
*Core hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm, with one 8am duty for one week per year. Junior School teaching is between 9am and 3:15pm
*To attend staff meetings and parents' evenings as required out of school hours
*To contribute to 'house' and other whole school activities (e.g. sports day)
*Occasional internal cover of absent staff

The school adopts a policy of supportive rigour when developing the student's academic and extra-curricular performance. Small class sizes mean that teachers have the opportunity to pay close attention to their pupils and develop each child. .
The ideal candidate for this Key Stage 3 and 4 History Teacher role will:
*be experienced and/or qualified to teach Key Stage 3 and 4 History.
*be empathetic to the students and contribute to the school's friendly, enthusiastic atmosphere.
*be familiar with the national curriculum and assessment methodology
*A sense of warmth and having a caring outlook.
*Any other skills or subject expertise may be helpful.

More information for this History Teacher role:

*Excellent departmental support, working under an award-winning Head of Department who has successfully led the department
*Free lunch and gym is provided by the school
*The school has very low staff turnover; with a number of the SLT
*A school allowance is paid on top of Inner London Main Pay Scale
Location:
Based in the borough of Brent; based near both the Metropolitan Line and Jubilee Line (10 minute walk).
By working with Tradewind, we can offer you:
*We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay
*We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
*Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to *£100
*Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
*Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
*Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
*Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants
To join us and be successful in this History Teacher role you will need to:

*Hold QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification
*This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
*Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained
*You must have the legal right to work in the UK

Do not delay in submitting your CV to canada@twrecruitment.com as soon as possible for immediate consideration.