“The world as we know it is not ‘given’ and it can and it will change.” - Lambert et al
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of History to join our successful Humanities department on a Fixed-Term basis. The successful candidate will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons that help students understand history around them and develop history skills. Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher or an experienced Teacher, we welcome individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality, engaging History lessons that foster curiosity and academic success.
Defining what constitutes ‘powerful knowledge’ in history can be challenging, as there is often debate about the relative value of different topics or periods. However, there is broad agreement on several core principles: children have a right to understand the world in which they live, to learn about people in the past and the actions they took, and to recognise how those actions continue to shape life today. They also have a right to explore the stories humans tell, and to understand how societies are structured and divided by factors such as wealth, class, gender and race. The academic discipline of history provides the means to make sense of this complexity, and the powerful knowledge history curriculum at the Laurus Trust is designed to induct students into this rich and rigorous discipline.
For further details on the role, including key skills and experience required, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached below. Please indicate your preferred School for consideration in your application.
To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. The Laurus Trust recognises the importance of employees' work/life balance. A better work-life balance can increase staff motivation, reduce employee stress, improve performance and productivity and make employment more accessible for more people. Where it is possible and practical, we will accommodate flexible arrangements from day 1, which may involve job sharing, part-time working, bespoke timetabling or a nine-day fortnight.
If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our students by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.
To complete an application form please click ‘Fast Apply’. A full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.
We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.
The Laurus Trust is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of individual background or circumstance.
The Laurus Trust and its affiliated schools are committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. This is in line with statutory guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education and The Education Act 2002. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
