The History Department at Twyford School is a thriving, supportive team, comprising of class teachers in the lower parts of the School and specialist subject teachers in Years 5-8, who work together to ensure pupils throughout the School receive the very best teaching, shaped by research and collaboration. We have high expectations of our pupils and our staff and we believe our School offers an environment which is supportive and nurturing, whilst still retaining a sense of fun and love of learning.
The department is dedicated to preparing pupils for academic scholarships to some of the country's most prestigious senior schools. Our tailored scholarship preparation program focuses on developing critical thinking, advanced historical analysis, and comprehensive exam techniques, ensuring our pupils are well-equipped to excel in their scholarship assessments.
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious and innovative leader to join the team at Twyford School.
Responsibilities and Key Duties
Fostering in the children a love of History. Ensuring that a relevant scheme of work is maintained and reviewed regularly. Ensuring that every pupil is excited by learning and given the opportunity to excel. Keeping learning environments stimulating and interesting. Keeping abreast of developments in the subject, maintaining contacts with professional associations, exam boards, and other schools. Participating in discussion, within the department, on the development of appropriate syllabuses and schemes of work at all levels. Participating in the setting and marking of internal exams and determining appropriate grade boundaries thereafter. Furthering awareness and implementation of new teaching and learning methodologies and ensuring that creative use is made of resources, including new technologies. Providing a stimulating working environment for pupils both inside and outside of the classroom. Monitoring, recording, and reporting on the children’s progress in accordance with the policies of the School. Maintaining good order and discipline in the classroom and around the School by promoting the School’s Values and Learning Qualities, as well as safeguarding, health and safety. Being respectful of the position of trust and responsibility attached to the post and be aware of the sensitive and confidential nature of much of the information available. Establishing good working relationships with all staff and to liaise with them as necessary. Overseeing pupils’ preparation for academic scholarships. Keeping appropriate lesson plans and records. Working closely with the SENCo to put in place stretch and support interventions to ensure pupils with specific needs make best progress. Monitoring and reviewing the progress of pupils through regular assessment. Being part of the weekly duty team. Taking an active part in the extra-curricular life of the school and its pupils. Maintaining high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with pupils, parents, and colleagues. Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people with whom s/he comes into contact and adhering to the School’s Child Protection Policy. Supporting and promoting the School’s ethos, aims and objectives. Sharing in the corporate responsibility for the pastoral care, well-being, and discipline of all pupils at Twyford. Assuming the role of Form Teacher/Tutor. Being readily and enthusiastically available to parents, displaying approachability and professionalism at all times.
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Fostering in the children a love of History. Ensuring that a relevant scheme of work is maintained and reviewed regularly. Ensuring that every pupil is excited by learning and given the opportunity to excel. Keeping learning environments stimulating and interesting. Keeping abreast of developments in the subject, maintaining contacts with professional associations, exam boards, and other schools. Participating in discussion, within the department, on the development of appropriate syllabuses and schemes of work at all levels. Participating in the setting and marking of internal exams and determining appropriate grade boundaries thereafter. Furthering awareness and implementation of new teaching and learning methodologies and ensuring that creative use is made of resources, including new technologies. Providing a stimulating working environment for pupils both inside and outside of the classroom. Monitoring, recording, and reporting on the children’s progress in accordance with the policies of the School. Maintaining good order and discipline in the classroom and around the School by promoting the School’s Values and Learning Qualities, as well as safeguarding, health and safety. Being respectful of the position of trust and responsibility attached to the post and be aware of the sensitive and confidential nature of much of the information available. Establishing good working relationships with all staff and to liaise with them as necessary. Overseeing pupils’ preparation for academic scholarships. Keeping appropriate lesson plans and records. Working closely with the SENCo to put in place stretch and support interventions to ensure pupils with specific needs make best progress. Monitoring and reviewing the progress of pupils through regular assessment. Being part of the weekly duty team. Taking an active part in the extra-curricular life of the school and its pupils. Maintaining high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with pupils, parents, and colleagues. Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people with whom s/he comes into contact and adhering to the School’s Child Protection Policy. Supporting and promoting the School’s ethos, aims and objectives. Sharing in the corporate responsibility for the pastoral care, well-being, and discipline of all pupils at Twyford. Assuming the role of Form Teacher/Tutor. Being readily and enthusiastically available to parents, displaying approachability and professionalism at all times.
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