Teacher of History - REQ003771

Job title and organisation: Teacher of History - Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
Salary: Point 1 £32,178 to point 9 £49,725 (pay award pending)
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Location: Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, LS2 9BL
Closing Date and Time: Monday 13 October at 9:00am

*Applications from all faiths are welcomed*

*Applications from ECTs are welcomed*

The College is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, high performing and enthusiastic individual to the full-time post of Teacher of History, who will lead and inspire students.

The History & Politics Department at Notre Dame is lively, dynamic and progressive in terms of its approaches to delivering the specification and topics we currently offer. We have a wealth of experience and professional knowledge and would welcome applications from teachers who feel they could make an immediate contribution to the teaching of History at A level.

Currently, around 300 students study AQA A level History specification. We are looking for someone who could offer teaching for the topic: The Cold War, c1945-1991, The Tudors: England, 1485-1603 and the Coursework Historical Investigation – Civil Rights in the US, 1865-1980.

There is a friendly and professional atmosphere within the department and a strong emphasis on encouraging a positive rapport between staff and students in the pursuit of academic success. There is a wealth of experience and professional knowledge and an encouragement to undertake CPD.

The department has made a major contribution to the academic standing of the College, both locally and nationally. The vast majority of students from the department go on to study at University with many students achieving places at Britain’s top universities.

The department also offers a suite of extra-curricular opportunities, including trips to Berlin and Westminster as well as visits by a wide range of speakers including many local MPs and academic speakers. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the extra-curricular offer. We would welcome applications from recently qualified teachers and ECTs.

MAIN DUTIES

Teaching and Learning:

To provide high quality learning, teaching and assessment in accordance with the duties of a main scale teacher and in accordance with the College’s policies
To have regard to the principles and values expressed in the College’s Mission Statement.
To monitor and track each learner’s achievement according to value added criteria, assessment and attendance in order to ensure each learner is able to fulfil their potential.
To contribute to the development of high-quality resources, including schemes of work and teaching, learning and assessment resources and strategies
To contribute to the further development of the subject through enrichment, study trips, to maximise student’s engagement.
To contribute to the planning activities of the department, reflecting the needs of the students and the aims and objectives of the College.
To embrace a varied range of teaching and learning styles appropriate to the post-16 learner through the development of a team culture including the appropriate integration of ILT and online platforms into programmes of study.
To work as part of a team and to contribute to effective working relations.
To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a main scale teacher.
To undertake the assessment of students’ work in accordance with the College’s assessment policy.

Quality Assurance and Professional Development:

To actively participate in staff development activities.
To participate in the College appraisal system.
To contribute to the process of the setting of targets within the department and to work towards their achievement.
To develop effective teaching and learning styles.
To contribute to and participate in the College’s procedures for lesson observation.
To maintain accurate and up to date information concerning students and their progress.
To contribute to the College liaison and information events e.g. attendance at the Open Morning and Parents’ Consultations days
To contribute to effective communication and consultation with parents of students when appropriate. This includes report writing and attendance at Parents’ Consultations days or other occasions designated by the College.

Other:

To have regard to the principles and values expressed in the College’s Mission Statement.
To demonstrate a commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with College policy
To have full regard for the College’s Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety requirements
To assist in liaison with partner schools, higher education, industry, examination boards, awarding bodies and other relevant external bodies where appropriate.
To liaison with partner schools to maximise the intake of students in History.
To attend meetings in accordance with the College meetings’ schedule.
To contribute to the provision of a stimulating teaching environment whilst adhering to the Health and Safety policy of the College.
To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Principal

This job description may be subject to revision depending on the future needs of the post and the College. Any changes will be discussed with the post-holder prior to implementation.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 13 October 2025.

It is intended that interviews will take place on Thursday 16 October 2025

For further details and an application pack please:

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The College is committed to Safeguarding and promotes the welfare of young people and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this

commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and a satisfactory Social Media check.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

What we can offer you;

Staff and their welfare are paramount to a successful and happy college.

These are just some of the benefits offered to staff, along with some key facts:

Free on-site car parking
Located in the University District of Leeds and close to Leeds City Centre (easily accessible by public or private transport)
The framework for Ethical Leadership in Education underpins everything we do
The College has been rated again as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (March 2022 and September 2024) and is always oversubscribed.
The West Yorkshire Travel Plan Network which gives 12% discount on Annual Metro Cards
Cycle to work scheme
On-site canteen facilities, with a separate Starbucks café
Feel good lunches - every half term (Different days on rota)
Training and CPD
Enhanced sick pay above statutory entitlement
Enhanced payment for maternity, paternity and adaption leave (subject to qualifying period)
Flu jab re-imbursement
Various wellbeing initiatives, some staff led (i.e. yoga, knitting, College choir, Time to talk/ Mental Health and Wellbeing) + support to chosen charity of the year (voted by staff) with money raising initiatives.
On-site College counsellor (mainly for students but staff can benefit from this or use the services of our EAP*)
*Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured offers free and confidential advice available 24hrs, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Various discount platforms offering savings across a broad range of categories, including retail, fitness, well-being, and more (Blue Light, UniDays etc)
Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) – Teachers only
West Yorkshire Pensions – Support staff only
Access to the beautiful chapel with regular services for staff to attend
End of year College BBQ for staff + Mission and Ethos ' day, Staff Retreat Day
Lots of celebration and fundraising reasons for cake baking (or just eating!)

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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