What skills and experience we're looking for The History Department are seeking an inspirational and committed teacher who shares the same values; engaging, empowering and encouraging students to fulfil their fullest potential. Our Ideal Candidate: • Is passionate about History • Is enthusiastic and able to demonstrate innovative and creative teaching practices • Can work collaboratively as well as use personal initiative • Be eager to inspire and motivate students to exceed expectations • Has high aspirations for all students What the school offers its staff Department Information: • A supportive History Department with varying levels of experience within the Team • Collaborative approach in order to support workload and wellbeing of staff • Capacity for Professional Promotion within the Department Thamesview School Information: Recognised as ‘Good’ in our most recent Ofsted Inspection (May 2024), Thamesview School is committed to providing high quality learning through high quality teaching. We are committed to providing high quality learning experiences for our children and supporting our staff through excellent CPD opportunities and bespoke leadership pathways. We are looking for candidates with drive and wanting to progress quickly. What Can We Offer You? • Opportunities for staff to progress quickly and develop into posts of responsibility at all levels up to SLT. • Active support with your career development including CPD opportunities such as NPQML, NPQSL and Coaching etc • A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Team • Access to Health and Wellbeing support via Occupational Health and access to free, confidential counselling services with the Staff Support Line Service. • Positive union relations and a representative from the largest teaching union on the staff body. • A friendly place to work holding the Gold Kent and Medway Staff Wellbeing Award Commitment to safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Appointment to this post will require an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.