We are looking for a Teacher of History to join the Humanities department.

The Humanities Department in Co-op Academy Failsworth is a dynamic and forward-looking subject area which has made great progress in recent years. It is made up of the discrete subjects of geography and history.

At Key Stage 3 the faculty has a curriculum that is more ambitious than the National Curriculum. The strong schemes of work provide the students with the foundations of knowledge, skills and understanding required for further study at GCSE. At the same time the imaginative pedagogy fosters a good degree of enjoyment, making the subjects very popular option choices at Key Stage 4. The subjects both follow diverse and engaging topics which allow our students to have a broad understanding of the past and their place in modern society.

Key Stage 4 begins in Year 10 following the AQA GCSE for both subjects.

In History – students study the following topics at GCSE:

• America 1920 – 73
• Britain: Power and the People
• Norman England
• Conflict and tension – 1918 – 39

In Geography – students study the following topics at GCSE:

• Living with physical environment e.g. volcanoes and earthquakes
• Challenges in the human environment e.g. redevelopment
• Fieldwork

Geography and History are taught separately throughout the school by a team of ten specialist teachers and all teach across the age and ability range. Within humanities, all classes are of mixed ability.

The school timetable operates on a weekly cycle of 5 one hour periods on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On a Thursday the periods are 50 minutes and this enables a focussed CPD session to take place in the afternoon. In Year 7, 8 and 9 students receive one or two lessons each week depending on the subject. This increases to three lessons each week in years 10 and 11.

Classrooms on the Humanities wing are well-equipped with a desktop computer, internet access, a Promethean interactive whiteboard, a dry wipe whiteboard and storage cupboards.

The staff base on the humanities wing is the focal point for the department. There are a number of desktop computers to enable staff to plan and prepare lessons. All lessons are centrally planned by the department. Lessons are adapted by the teachers using responsive teaching to ensure that the needs of each class are met. 

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

Closing Date: 31/01/2025 09:000
Interview Date: 10/02/2025

Application forms and further details are available within these attachments or from our website.
Website: failsworth.coopacademies.co.uk
Email: recruitment@coopfailsworth.co.uk
Telephone: 0161 688 3900.
 
The Recruitment Department,
Co-op Academy Failsworth,
Brierley Avenue,
Failsworth.
M35 9HA