Teacher Of History

A part-time teacher of history is required for September 2025. The aim of this role will be to teach pupils the skills and content necessary in this subject area that will enable each pupil to achieve well and be confident with further study in this subject. The ability to teach A level history is desirable and if you can offer Politics A level, that would be advantageous. The role could suit an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or an ECT to whom excellent support will be given. Applicants will need to demonstrate strong subject knowledge, contagious enthusiasm for their subject and an effective, nurturing teaching style. A willingness to contribute to the co-curricular and pastoral life of the school is essential. Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach an agreed curricular and co-curricular
programme
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons that follow the
department's scheme of work, ensuring lessons are suitably differentiated and appropriate to all members of the class
• Mark pupil work on a regular basis in accordance
with faculty and school marking policies
• Accurately record-keep for classes including
4 | claremontfancourt.co.uk Co-curricular responsibilities (approx 50 hours per year - pro rata for part time)
• Teach an agreed co-curricular department or
non-department club, society, sport or activity Classroom environment
• Establish a teaching environment that is positive
and supportive of learning
• Consider the needs of pupils at all times
interacting in a supportive and positive way
• Establish a culture for learning with pupils of all
abilities
• Establish effective teaching practices so that
pupil behaviour is consistently within the expectations of this school being purposeful, safe, respectful, open, valuable, and appropriateccccccc registering, assessments and rewards
• Feedback to pupils and parents through writing
reports and attending parents' evenings
• Attend regular general staff meetings including
morning briefings and departmental meetings and to participate in extra-curricular activities
• Cover lessons both within and outside the
faculty and be available for exam invigilation as directed by the cover supervisor
• Check school e-mail account on a regular basis
and reply to colleagues and parents within 24 hours
• Carry out any other duties as required
Pastoral and Safeguarding Responsibilities
• Act as a tutor or support tutor, meeting
with tutees on a daily basis and liaising with colleagues and parents as required. Developing detailed knowledge of each individual tutee including family context, academic ability and interests.
• Work within the pastoral team including heads of
house/year to support pupils in their academic development/progress, wellbeing and cocurricular activity.
• Reporting any issues of concern relating to both
pupils and staff, including child protection issues, to the DSL team and/or other pastoral leaders. This may include having to manage disclosures.Responsibility to parents
• Be available for appointments with parents
• Monitor pupil progress in prep books, report
cards as necessary
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of each
learner and their individual needs
• Written reports to be accurate, unbiased,
individualised, pertinent, goals-based and follow school procedurePerformance measuresThe performance of the teacher will be measured byan annual performance review, The successful candidate is likely to display the
• Enthusiastically commit to all aspects of the
following characteristics: department programme including trips, visits


• Possess a good honours degree in a relevant and weekly study clinics
discipline
• Possess the ability, skills and experience to
• Possess a post graduate teaching qualification: contribute to both the department's and the
PGCE, diploma of teaching or equivalent school's co-curricular programme
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge A cheerful, enthusiastic and well-presented
• Demonstrate a proven track record of results in person, capable of inspiring confidence in pupils
examinations (for experienced teachers) and parents
• Excellent communication skills, oral, written and Capable of working independently and as part of
use of ICT a team
• Prepared to work hard with energy and Calmness and efficiency and the ability to work
enthusiasm under pressure at certain times
• An understanding of the skills required when Eager to learn and able to attend all INSETs
teaching pupils with a range of abilities,
• An awareness of health and safety issues and
encouraging all to develop to their maximum compliance with health and safety policy potential
• Aware of the nature of the school and prepared
• An understanding of the nature of independent to commit to its all-round ethos, co-curricular
learning activities and pastoral approach
• An ability to set high expectations amongst all
pupils

Welcome to Claremont Fan Court School. We are We prioritise, too, an understanding of charactera thriving, co-educational independent day school and the way in which our relationship with othersin Surrey for pupils aged 2½ to 18. Founded in 1922, are fundamental to our successes in life, universitywe recently celebrated our 100th anniversary as an and careers.evolving, successful school. Where else, within a school bus ride from south westWe are proud of Claremont Fan Court School's London, can children from 2 ½ to 18 balance foreststrong reputation for being a compassionate, child schools with further maths, lacrosse with the pursuitcentred, truly co-educational school of choice of a medical career, learning history in a buildingfor families seeking an academically ambitious that made history or playing rugby while designingenvironment that educates the whole child. for a fashion show.Set in 100 acres of historic grounds, Claremont is Teachers, staff, pupils and their families areknown for focussing on the academic potential of expected to support and extend the atmosphere ofour pupils, but not at the expense of their pastoral respect, courtesy, the love of learning and the valuewellbeing; for a culture that nurtures pupils' limitlessof friendship that is held dear at Claremont. Thispotential, not just in exams but also in equipping peaceful and purposeful intent extends throughoutthem with the skills to shape the world around them every lesson and into the pastoral and co-curricularat university, in their careers and in the wider societyactivities we offer.beyond.

Our mission guides the ethos of the school and is aprimary document for all who work at the school.
• To provide an environment where the Godgiven
potential of every individual is recognised and valued. With this recognition comes the expectation of high personal achievement and moral standards and a developing awareness of our individual responsibility to each other and our world.
• To maintain a broad and forward-looking
curriculum in which pupils are encouraged to think independently to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.
• To encourage our pupils to awaken to all that is
good and true within and around them in their spiritual journey of self- discovery.
• To equip our pupils with a strong set of values
for future decision making.
• The following values are fundamental to
everything we do: courtesy, respect, trust, moral integrity, self-discipline, love for God and man.
• The School embraces the whole Claremont
family: pupils, parents, guardians, staff and governors in its mission, vision and ethosVisionIn accordance with our mission, Claremont FanCourt develops individuals who are outstandingcitizens, aware of their responsibility to others andcontribute positively to global society.We realise this by being a high-quality school ofchoice where young people achieve more than theythink is possible.EthosGoodness underpins this school. Teachers, staff,pupils and their families are expected to supportand extend the atmosphere of respect, courtesy,the love of learning and the value of friendshipthat is held dear at Claremont. This peaceful andpurposeful intent extends throughout every lessonand into the pastoral and co-curricular activities weoffer.Young people leave Claremont as confident,contributing and caring members of the globalcommunity. They cherish the values that equip themto make a positive contribution and be a force forgood in the world., and enthusiastic and has achieved consistentlygood results throughout the Senior School. Thedepartment has grown recently with greater uptakeof the subjects at GCSE and A level.In line with the school's emphasis on independentlearning, the department encourages pupils to askquestions and to see the connections betweenevents in the past and modern life. The departmentalso aims to bring the subject to life by using adiversity of teaching methodologies, as well asdeveloping specific historical skills relating toexplaining points of view and evaluating sources.In Years 7-9, when two lessons of history per weekand are compulsory, syllabuses are broadly in linewith the National Curriculum. However, we arealso aware of the importance of the history ofour school setting and feel that it is important toteach our pupils about that also. Politics entersthe curriculum in Year 8 within the social scienceslessons. Pupils are taught about British politics,the importance of participation, democracy andindividual rights.At GCSE level, when history is optional and taughtin 3 periods per week, OCR Explaining the ModernWorld is offered. Our current syllabus consists ofinternational relations 1918-1975, Germany 1925-1955,migration to Britain c1000-2010 and the impactof Empire on Britain 1688-1730. This combinationoffers a broad curriculum of social, political andmilitary history. At A level, history is a popular6 | claremontfancourt.co.ukoption for students, and the OCR course is offered,providing continuity and contrast with the GCSE. Inyear 1, The Early Stuarts and the Origins of the CivilWar 1603-1660 and Apartheid and Reconciliation:South African Politics 1948-1999 offer opportunitiesto contrast conflicts in different countries and eras.At year 2, US Civil Rights 1863 - 1992 allows pupilsto develop their knowledge of American history,and a non-examination assessment, we currentlyallow pupils to select their own question from thetwentieth century.In politics, pupils study Edexcel, the global politicsoption with anarchism as the non-core ideology.Politics is an increasingly popular subject havingbeen introduced in 2019.Annual trips include Year 7 visiting the Tower ofLondon, Year 9 visiting Brookwood and GCSE groupsvisiting Berlin. Recent sixth form trips include visitsto the Houses of Parliament and Supreme Court.Pupils are also encouraged to participate in externalessay and debate competitions with many otherenrichment opportunities throughout the year.SyllabiHistoryGCSE: OCR Modern World HistoryA level: OCR History A: Explaining the Modern WorldPoliticsEdexcel Option B, Global Politics (non-core ideology- anarchism), Claremont Fan Court School is set in a beautiful Property prices tend to be high locally but therelocation and is a warm and welcoming community. are affordable options a little further out, and manyProfessional standards are high, and we encourage staff choose to live slightly further afield.ongoing training and personal development. Claremont has its own teaching payscale and thisThe school is located just outside Esher in Surrey role will pay a competitive salary, depending onand is easily accessible from the A3, M3 and M25 experience.with ample free staff parking. The nearest trainstation is Claygate which is a 25-minute walk, with Benefits include generous contributory pensionlocal bus services also available. scheme (currently through TPS
• ) or the option of a
very generous defined contribution scheme whichEsher and its neighbouring towns offer easy access offers teachers flexibility around both employer andto both central London and the stunning Surrey employee contribution levels, a generous discountcountryside, offering a feeling of space whilst on school fees (for eligible staff), cycle to workbeing only a stone's throw from London and all the scheme as well as complimentary lunches andfacilities a capital city has to offer. refreshments during term-time.The local area has a mix of leisure activities
• The School is currently consulting with its
available. Both the historic palace at Hampton Court teaching staff on whether to become a phasedand the beautiful gardens at RHS Wisley are nearby, withdrawal school for the purposes of TPS. If thisas well as Sandown Racecourse. There are many arts proposal was implemented, new teachers would bevenues (theatres, cinemas, live music) and sports automatically enrolled into the Claremont Fan Courtclubs in the surrounding area and for cyclists there isSchool Group Personal Pension Scheme Aviva GPPaccess to some of the finest roads. and would not be eligible to join TPS.