Teacher of History (Fixed Term)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Teacher of History (Fixed Term)

Department:

History

Hours of Work:

Full time

Responsible To:

Head of History

Responsible For:

N/A

Summary of Role:

Woldingham School is seeking a dynamic and well-qualified teacher of History to join this excellent department.

History is studied by all KS3 students, and they follow a broadly chronological approach moving from the Norman
Conquest through to key events in the 20th century in years 7 and 8. There is a mixture of British and international
events considered. In Year 9 students study Power and the People, covering the content they will need to know if
they choose to take it at GCSE. History is a popular option for GCSE with approximately a third of the year group in
the present Year 10 and 11 choosing to study it.  Candidates are prepared for the AQA course with modules on
Germany, Cold War, Power and the People and Elizabethan England.

History  is  also  a  popular  A  level option  and  follows  the  AQA  course.  Students  looks  at  USA  1865-1975  as  their
breadth study, Modern Britain 1951-2007 as their depth study and Tudor Britain as their coursework topic.  The
department has a very good record of success in public examinations and students regularly go on to read History
or related subjects at degree level.

Facilities and resources for teaching History are good; there are three dedicated history classrooms, all with IWB
facilities, and a department office. The History Department receives a generous annual allowance for the purchase
of books and equipment.

The  History  Department  has  a  strong  connection  with  the  Politics  Department,  both  in  terms  of  location  and
staffing.

Specific Responsibilities:

1.  To teach classes as allocated by the Head of Department.
2.  To plan and prepare schemes of work and lessons thoroughly, according to department and school

policies.

3.  To prepare relevant classes for public examinations at GCSE and A Level, according to the specifications

above.

4.  To manage pupils’ behaviour and promote a working atmosphere in lessons by following department and

school policy.

5.  To set, mark and assess work, record assessments and write reports according to department and school

schedules and policies.

6.  To write and mark examination/test papers as directed and prepare mark schemes when necessary.
7.  To support the department’s work by contributing to initiatives and taking on responsibilities which are

reasonably allocated by the Head of Department.

8.  To contribute to the co-curricular programme.
9.  To undertake supervisory duties.
10. To undertake the duties of a form tutor (Monday to Friday).

Last updated: March 2026

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Desirable

Operational Excellence

•  A well-qualified and experienced graduate with a

History degree.

•  A qualified teacher or an ECT.
•  Ability to teach a second subject will be an

•  The ability to teach across all Key Stages and up to

advantage.

A Level.

•  Excellent subject knowledge and a commitment to
communicate enthusiasm for the subject through
dynamic teaching.

•  To contribute to the co-curricular programme.
•  Fluent and accurate written and spoken English.
•  Excellent ICT Skills.

Personal Behaviours

•  A good communicator who is able to inspire an

•  A willingness to make a contribution to the

interest in the subject.

•  An ability to engage warmly and professionally

academic enrichment provision offered by the
department

with students.

•  A calm and confident presence in the classroom.
•  Excellent organisational skills.
•  The ability to work as part of a team in a busy

department.

•  A willingness to be generous with time committed
to school, recognising that ours is a school that
never closes during term time and the work
continues after the final bell of the day has rung.

Ethos and Whole School Values

•  Committed to operating as part of the School

community.

•  Committed to the Sacred Heart Values.
•  Committed to Woldingham as a school with high
academic standing providing a holistic education
and outstanding pastoral care.

Safeguarding and Pastoral

•  Committed to safeguarding and promoting the

welfare of children and young people.

•  A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.