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Teacher of Government and Politics

Teacher of Government and Politics

St Paul's Way Trust School

E3 4FT

Salary:
(MPS)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Required for September 2018
Apply by:
23 February 2018

Job overview

Required for September 2018

Teacher of Government and Politics

MPS

St Paul’s Way Trust School, in association with Queen Mary University of London, is seeking to appoint an outstanding qualified Teacher of Government and Politics. 

This is an exciting career opportunity for a colleague who is passionate about the entitlement of young people to inspiring government and politics lessons. Working within a vibrant and highly successful faculty, you will be an outstanding classroom teacher with a passionate commitment to the progress of all students in our fully comprehensive and heavily oversubscribed school. The successful candidate will have an unwavering belief in the potential of every student and support them in improving their life chances. (S)he will do what it takes to ensure that students achieve their best, and will inspire curiosity and enthusiasm for the subject which motivates students. The successful candidate will teach Government and Politics at KS5 and will be required to teach another Humanities subject (History, Geography or RE) at KS3 or KS4. Dependent on skills and experience, a TLR and/or the opportunity to teach Sociology at KS5 may be available. The school has a comprehensive NQT induction programme and numerous CPD opportunities. 

In March 2013, Ofsted described the school as ‘Outstanding’ in every category, including the VI Form. The school was commended for its “relentless pursuit of scholarship and excellence”. Both the school and the Humanities Faculty were in the top 10% in 2017 for Progress 8. We are entering our second year as a National Teaching School. Our award winning new building is situated in the heart of East London. Professor Brian Cox OBE is our Patron. 

If you would like to play your part in delivering outstanding provision for our students, we would very much like to hear from you.

To arrange a visit, please email recruitment@spwt.net

Deadline for applications: Midday, Friday 23rd February

Interviews will be taking place on Thursday 1st March

For further details of the post and to download an application pack please visit www.spwt.net

To apply, please send covering letter and completed application form to recruitment@spwt.net

Please Note: We do not accept CVs alone.

MPS and UPS scales are decided in accordance with the school’s pay policy. Details are available to applicants on request. St Paul’s Way Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

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About St Paul's Way Trust School

The University School in the Heart of East London

St Paul’s Way is an exceptional school community providing a transformational education for all.

At SPW we combine academic ambition with a rich and diverse co-curricular experience enabling our children and young people to excel whilst growing in character and confidence.

This unique school experience is the result of our close working with our university and business Trust partners. The superb outcomes and the impressive university/career destinations of our students, are testament to the success of our model and our belief that every child can fulfil their potential.

Our accomplishments, however, have always been underpinned by the strong partnerships forged with our families and the local community which is why SPW is the most oversubscribed school in Tower Hamlets.

A really warm welcome to St. Paul’s Way!

Nicholas John

Executive Headteacher

Nicholas John
Executive Headteacher

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