Teacher of History and Politics

Northwood College for Girls is seeking an engaging and knowledgeable teacher of History and Politics. Teaching will cover History from Key Stage 3 to A Level, with the opportunity to teach Politics at Sixth Form, working with motivated pupils who enjoy intellectual challenge and debate. The appointment is offered on a maternity cover basis, with applications welcomed from newly qualified teachers as well as experienced colleagues. Part-time hours may suit those seeking balance or returning to the profession. The department History is a popular and well-established subject at Northwood, with strong uptake and outcomes at both GCSE and A Level, while Politics continues to grow in the Sixth Form. The department is collaborative, well resourced and academically ambitious, with an emphasis on subject depth, discussion-led teaching and shared professional practice, supported by good facilities and strong ICT provision. Enrichment forms a valued part of departmental life and includes curriculum-linked visits such as a Year 7 visit to the Tower of London or Warwick Castle, a World War I battlefields trip for Year 9, and Sixth Form visits to Parliament. About you You will have a genuine enthusiasm for History and enjoy teaching pupils in a way that is clear, engaging and intellectually demanding. An interest in Politics at Sixth Form is welcomed, with support available where needed. The department values strong subject knowledge, reflective practice and collaboration. About the ..... full job details .....