Teacher of History

SWCHS is a thriving and happy learning community where students make excellent progress. The school provides a vibrant and dynamic learning environment underpinned by a culture of collaboration and effective pastoral care. Ensuring that staff and students thrive, are nurtured and developed, and enjoy the fantastic opportunities on offer is at the heart of everything we do.

What we offer:

An open and collaborative community which trusts and supports its teachersMotivated and well-behaved students who are keen to learn and participate in lessonsCross-curricular collaboration and a rich extra-curricular programmeA comprehensive programme for Early Careers Teachers (see below)Extensive CPD opportunities including National Professional QualificationsCoaching and mentoring opportunities open to allHigh-quality research-based professional development Exciting professional development programmes helping you aspire to leadership We would like you to: Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, and passion for your subjectHave excellent subject knowledge and the ability to deliver an engaging curriculumHave the capacity to teach History across key stages 3-5Be keen to form positive relationships with every learner and be determined to help them make good progressBe a positive team player who likes to work with, and support, othersBe keen to continue to develop your practice, sharing what works best with your team Both experienced and recently qualified teachers are very welcome to apply. For those applicants looking to further their career and who may be looking at management positions there will be an opportunity to join our successful Aspiring Leaders Programme. Details can be found in our recruitment pack.

We operate a Bike to Work scheme and there is an early years nursery on our site.

Support for Early Careers Teachers: Saffron Walden County High School was an early adopter of the Early Career Framework. We are also an accredited Appropriate Body for Early Career Teachers. We are therefore extremely well placed to be able to provide the best quality mentoring, coaching and CPD in your formative years of teaching.

What our colleagues said in our recent staff survey:

"Induction for new staff was useful and supportive."

"I feel staff wellbeing is given a high priority here and staff benefit from it."

"I am proud to be part of a school where every teacher matters and every student is cared about. I really value how much I am invested in and known personally by the senior leadership team, and the efforts the school puts in to ensuring its staff are happy and developing professionally."

"I believe this school has helped me grow as a teacher, in my teaching abilities, academic understanding and leadership skills. Having worked elsewhere, I know that this is rare and it has made me feel like this school is a great place to develop my career."

"I have really appreciated all the opportunities there are at SWCHS for staff. I have benefited from and enjoyed the chance to participate in leadership programmes, CPD and trips."

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