Teacher of History (Maternity Cover/ full time or part time)

The Role

Christ the King College is a joint Church of England and Catholic College on the Isle of Wight, providing a Christian education underpinned by Gospel values and reflecting both Church of England and Catholic traditions. It operates under the auspices of both the Church of England and Catholic Dioceses of Portsmouth. The school has over 1,100 students on roll, including a Sixth Form College of about 200 students. It is a well-established comprehensive school, which is well supported by parents and highly respected in the community.

We are seeking well-qualified and experienced graduates to teach their specialist subject throughout Key Stages 3 and 4, Key Stage 5 would be desirable. The successful candidates will have the ability and motivation to inspire our students and to enthuse a passion for their subject in them. Through the continued development of outstanding teaching and learning, you will ensure that our students achieve the highest possible outcomes. Experience within the secondary school sector, a determination for our students to achieve the highest standards and an understanding of the distinctiveness of a Christian College are desirable.

The College offers:

• a great place to work in a fantastic new school building and a friendly and supportive school community
• a comprehensive staff benefit package, including Lifestyle discount packages, Cycle to Work Scheme, Car Leasing Scheme, Financial Support Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Support
• professional development and training
• relocation support for candidates moving from the mainland

Our students are very talented, a joy to teach and standards of performance and expectations are very high. We have an outstanding vision for our young people. If you would like to be part of this successful and thriving school and are a well-qualified and highly motivated professional, we would like to hear from you.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicants will be expected to undertake enhanced DBS checks.

This vacancy is for a Maternity Cover for 12 months. The fixed term contract for the Maternity Cover comes to an end at the end of the 52 week maternity leave or sooner if the substantive post holder returns with due notice being given. However, there is a possibility that the position may become permanent in the future

Please be aware that we can only accept applications from overseas candidates who have the Right to Work in the UK.

Benefits

Other
Staff Benefit Package

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Degree in a relevant subject		Essential
Qualified Teacher Status		Essential

Skills

Personal Attributes
Dedicated	Essential
Flexible and positive approach to work and committed team player	Essential
A friendly and supportive attitude towards students, staff and other members of the College and wider community	Essential
Honesty and integrity	Essential
Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people	Essential
Work in sympathy with the ethos and aims of Christ the King College	Essential
Relevant Skills
Ability to adapt to changing and sometimes conflicting demands	Essential
Good interpersonal skills with both students and adults	Essential
Ability to work effectively to a high standard, on occasion under pressure and to deadlines	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Experience in working in a relevant discipline	Essential