Full Time Teacher of History - Second in Charge - Full-time

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-5431-269T
• Posted:24/03/2024
• Pay:MPS / UPS + TLR
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:19/04/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:As soon as suitable applications are received

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Hugh Christie School

Full-Time Teacher of History (Humanities) Second in charge of the department

Hugh Christie is a mixed wide ability 11 to 18 high school based in Tonbridge, Kent. We will shortly be joining the Leigh Academies Trust, which is one of the country’s largest and most-established multi-academy trusts operating across Kent, Medway and South East London. It contains primary, secondary and special academies and is highly inclusive and successful. 

We are delighted to have the opportunity to take on a new History Teacher who loves their subject, is eager to engage in research and believes that every student should be given the best chance to succeed. We are looking for a teacher who will bring their own dynamism and positive attitude and become a trusted and valued team member and take on the role as second in charge of the department.

Are you enthusiastic to spark a curiosity for History in our young people? Are you keen to keep developing your own subject and pedagogical knowledge? Are you looking to collaborate and grow in a supportive and dedicated environment?

The successful candidate will have high expectations of their students, strong subject knowledge. 

The History and Geography teams are led by exceptionally experienced teachers with a wealth of resources and expertise to share.

The ideal candidate will:

• be passionate about their subject(s) and be able to communicate the importance of the subject with students.
• be organised, efficient, reliable and strive to meet high standards and expectations.
• be able to inspire students from a range of backgrounds and abilities and help them strive to be better people.
• be an excellent classroom practitioner and confident to deliver their subject(s).

Please contact Mrs N Riddle for an application form on 01732 353544 ext 242 or nriddle@tonbridgefederation.co.uk. Further information is available on the school’s website: www.hughchristie.kent.sch.uk.

Closing date: Friday 19^th April 2024

Start date: September 2024

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Information about the school

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Hugh Christie School

Hugh Christie opened in 1957 as a co-educational school for children of all needs and abilities. Based in Tonbridge with excellent transport links, the school is housed in well maintained buildings on an attractive campus, with excellent facilities.

It is our aim that every child at Hugh Christie is happy, successful and well prepared for adult life. This website provides you with all the important information about how we try to achieve this.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicki Riddle
• Address:White Cottage Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PU
• Telephone: 01732 353544 Ex. 242
• Email: nriddle@tonbridgefederation.co.uk