What skills and experience we're looking for Are you an ambitious and talented History teacher who wants to teach in a vibrant school? We wish to appoint a motivated and creative teacher with a genuine passion for maximising the potential of every student. The successful applicant will be a talented, innovative practitioner with a passion for their subject and will have the skills to plan and implement an engaging History curriculum. If appointed, you will be part of a successful department working with an enthusiastic team of highly committed teachers who strive to provide the best education and extra-curricular opportunities for our students. To join our team: • you will be a well-qualified History graduate with the skills to inspire students of all abilities. • you will be committed to ensuring students make the very best progress, through planning and delivering engaging lessons that will inspire our learners to succeed across KS3, KS4 and KS5. • you will support, challenge and engage students by enriching their learning experience and maximising their potential. • you will be enthusiastic about contributing to the department’s extra-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities. This post is equally suitable for Early Career Teachers and those with more experience. If appointed, you will be part of a successful team of experienced and enthusiastic practitioners. You will have the chance to develop/enhance your teaching skills, share your enthusiasm for History, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. What the school offers its staff The facilities are amongst the best in the country – we have a fantastic building, which really enhances teaching & learning as well as our extra-curricular provision. Students and teachers benefit from well-presented classrooms, excellent creative arts and sports facilities, and up-to-date ICT provision. The school is located close to the M53 and the Wallasey Tunnel, and is easily accessible from Liverpool and Cheshire by car or public transport. Students are both engaged and engaging; they enjoy learning and are warm and enthusiastic about the opportunities offered to them. Staff work hard and are well rewarded. There is a great team spirit amongst the staff and a strong emphasis is placed on professional growth and development. We were judged to be an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider in our most recent inspection in November 2022. During the inspection, inspectors commented that ‘Weatherhead High School is a happy and friendly learning community. Pupils, students in the Sixth Form and staff are proud to belong to this school. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong.’ Weatherhead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Weatherhead High School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. ‘This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974. Commitment to safeguarding Weatherhead High School is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, & where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Weatherhead High School is an Equal Opportunities Employer & positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. For further information please refer to the full details of the advertised vacancy.