SIMON BALLE SCHOOL - HERTFORD HISTORY TEACHER FULL TIME MPS START SEPTEMBER 2016 Creating tomorrow’s citizens today Simon Balle School is a forward thinking school combining traditional values with innovative teaching and learning. We provide a broad and balanced education for all our students who are set challenging academic and personal targets and are given the inspiration to succeed. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational History teacher with excellent communication skills to teach throughout the school including A level. An enthusiastic, committed and forward looking NQT or experienced teacher is required who can contribute to the success and continual development of this popular subject area. You must have excellent subject knowledge and the confidence to teach engaging and effective lessons. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning and have high aspirations for all students, actively promoting the enjoyment and understanding of the subject. If you want to work with highly motivated students in a school which is dedicated to creativity in teaching and learning and offers excellent CPD then please apply using the Simon Balle School application form. We prefer electronic submissions where possible, these versions of the application form are available on our school website at: http://www.simonballe.herts.sch.uk/vacancies/ You will need to download three forms: the relevant application form, guidance notes for applicants, and person specification. If you have difficulty in downloading thee forms, please ‘save’ them first; if you still experience problems, please email recruitment@simonballe.herts.sch.uk to receive the forms via email. Please include a covering letter with your application. Closing date: Thursday 25th February 2016 (noon) Interviews: Wednesday 2nd March Simon Balle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are also committed to the equality of opportunity for all. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring service.