Job Description

Location:

Farnborough, Hampshire

Working Pattern:

Part time, 0.4 FTE

Start date

: As soon as possible

Application Deadline:

Wednesday 3rd September 2025, 9am


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We are looking for a passionate History Tutor to join the high achieving department. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver inspiring lessons, bring knowledge and experience to the curriculum, and have a desire to teach beyond the specification, believing every student can succeed. Appreciation that the commitment to delivering outstanding educational and outcome goes beyond the classroom.


All staff within the Trust need to have a commitment to professional development, an enthusiasm for team work and a passion for improvement.


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The History department:

The History department consists of a team of experienced teachers who are passionate about their subject and share an ethos of supporting students to achieve their best. The department is always striving to make improvements for the students with teaching and learning initiatives strongly embedded in lessons by all. Collaboration is at the heart of the area, with a wealth of teaching resources shared centrally. They pride themselves on being a department that provides support and guidance, whilst encouraging independence and innovation, where success is celebrated and accountability is shared.


Quotes: students and staff


"There is a really positive atmosphere in the department. Everyone has a say and we share ideas all the time. We are encouraged and supported to try new things" (History teacher)


"The teacher is very engaging and I feel well supported" (History student)

Key department information:

Cohort Size: 350


Number of Staff: 3 full time, 1 part time


Management Structure: SCM History


Exam board specification: Edexcel


Department facilities: 3 teaching classrooms

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Day to Day Expectations of a Teacher

A full time teacher will have 22.5 hours per week contact with students, split over 5 Teaching groups (15 periods ) with 5 additional periods for preparation & marking.


On a Tuesday all staff are expected to attend a briefing at 8.40am and departmental meetings / all staff CPD after college, finishing at 5.20pm.


Throughout the year there are a number of whole college events, (open evenings, parent evenings, Interview day, enrollment) at which attendance is required.


Common resources are shared within departments and there are regular opportunities for professional development, delivering extracurricular student clubs and wellbeing / social activities.


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Learning and Teaching Expectations of a Teacher

Develop skilled and effective teachers to

implement our pedagogic priorities and deliver outstanding education and outcomes

for all of our learners

Improve progression opportunities

for all our learners, raising aspirations and smoothing transition cliff edges

Embed a culture of collaborative working

and sharing good practice across all Trust academies

Develop an innovative, inspirational workforce

with outstanding opportunities for career progression


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How do we support you:

As a new member of staff you will receive plenty of support from your colleagues both from the department and from the wider college community. This will include:


a mentor to help you through the first year (in particular); support from your curriculum manager and director of faculty; and an extensive programme for all new staff to help induct you into College life as well as to develop your approach to teaching

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How to Apply

If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk


Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk by

Wednesday 3rd September 2025, 9am.

Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date.


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Other Information

The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.


We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview.


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The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post.

Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.

Downloads

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Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

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Equality Monitoring Form

(MS Word 2007+)
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Privacy Notice for Applicants

(Adobe PDF)
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Subject Tutor History 0.4 FTE - The Prospect Trust Application Form

(MS Word 2007+)
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Subject Tutor JD

(Adobe PDF)
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TPT Safer Recruitment Policy

(Adobe PDF)