GCSE History & EPQ Teacher
Nottingham College
Nottingham
- New
- Salary:
- £32445 - £40560
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2025
Job overview
Your future is here
A place to inspire
In a teaching role at Nottingham College you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Our teachers bring experience, flair, industry connections, passion and care to their roles and in return we invest in them. Here, you have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.
What you'll do & who we're looking for
We are seeking to recruit an inspirational teacher of History to contribute to the high quality teaching in both GCSE and A levels at High Pavement 6th Form (1.0FTE). History is a popular subject choice here at High Pavement at both level 2 and 3 and you will act as the lead teacher of GCSE History as part of a small team alongside our Assistant Head for FT GCSE to provide a fun and engaging learning environment for our students. There will also be a requirement to deliver Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and some employability content at level 2 as part of this full-time teaching role.
The successful candidate will be passionate, enthusiastic and have experience of teaching A Level and GCSE History with delivery of AQA specifications being an advantage. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, empathy, and the ability to support our students to reach their academic potential. The successful candidate will have the digital skills to enhance teaching, learning and assessment and be fully invested in continuing to update their pedogogy through ongoing CPD.
The post will be shortlisted against the essential/desirable criteria at application stage from the person specification. Please ensure that you make use of the specification attached to the Role Profile and complete the application form directly from this. Please complete a two page maximum letter of application describing your suitability and any relevant experience.
For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Chris Allright, Assistant Head by email at chris.allright@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
Interviews are planned for week commencing 19th May 2025
Why Join us
- Competitive salary – £32,445 - £40,560 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
- 45 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
- Access to Teacher's Pension Scheme
- Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
- Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
- Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme
A place to belong
At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.
We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.
Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.
Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.
Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.
Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.
Nottingham College is committed to 51 and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
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We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability
About Nottingham College
- Nottingham College
- The Adams Building, Stoney Street, The Lace Market, Nottingham
- Nottinghamshire
- NG1 1NG
- United Kingdom
Nottingham College is a mixed, selective, non-denominational general further education college situated in Nottingham. It is a 16 plus with five different sites in the centre of Nottingham. The latest Ofsted report identified 14,029 learners at the school, between the ages of 16-19, studying a range of academic and vocational courses.
The college was established in 1998 through a merger of smaller educational centres in the Nottingham area. Further merging has happened, most recently early in 2017, when the college merged together with Central College Nottingham.
Principal
Janet Smith
Values and Vision
Nottingham College has a high success rate for getting its former students into a successful place in the job market or further education. It also provides an adult education service
The college specialises in music and performance as well as excelling in its media and creative courses. It hosts a wide range of facilities to help its learners’ experiences, from a hair and beauty salon and art gallery through to a music venue and theatre.
Ofsted
“Governors, leaders and managers place a strong focus on raising standards through well-managed quality improvement activities that have led to good and improving outcomes for learners across the college. Managers engage very well with partner organisations, aligning the college’s curriculum to meet their priorities, the needs of local and regional employers and the expectations of learners. Learners behave well, show respect for each other and their tutors, and demonstrate a positive attitude to their studies.”
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