Teacher of History - Full-time or Part-time Temporary to cover Maternity Leave
Queen's Gate School
Central London
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- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 19th March 2018
- Apply by:
- 5 March 2018
Job overview
Queen’s Gate is a thriving GSA day school for girls aged 4 –18 and is ideally situated in Central London to take advantage of the many educational opportunities on offer.
We require from 19th March 2018 – 29th June 2018, a well-qualified History teacher to teach the subject at all levels in our Senior School up to and including A Level. We use Edexcel for IGCSE and A Level and the successful candidate would need to be familiar with these syllabi and in particular, would be required to deliver the Tudor Unit of the A Level course.
The position could be either full-time or part-time and if the latter, the teaching days would be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The successful candidate will be expected to have passion for the subject, an inspiring approach to teaching and a commitment to the promotion of high standards. He/she will also be expected to become involved in the pastoral life of our School as well as contributing to our extra-curricular programme.
When completed the application form should be sent together with a covering letter address to the Principal by email to recruitment@queensgate.org.uk to arrive no later than Monday, 5th March 2018. Candidates should state clearly whether they are applying for a full or part-time position. Details may also be found our website www.queensgate.org.uk/about-us/vacancies.
Queen’s Gate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced DBS checks and have references taken up with previous employers.
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About Queen's Gate School
Queen's Gate School is an all-through independent day school for girls aged 4-18, housed in five Victorian buildings in South Kensington, London. There are around 500 pupils on roll, with a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of the city.
Queen's Gate School was founded in 1891 by Miss Eleanor Beatrice Wyatt in her parents' home. The present site was acquired in 2005. The school is an educational trust overseen by a board of governors.
Principal
Miss Amy Wallace
Values and vision
Queen's Gate School has high expectations and a commitment to ensuring that each girl achieves academic success, whatever her ability. It aims to create a secure, happy yet stimulating environment in which each pupil can realise her potential and develop a love of learning both in and out of the classroom. The development of self-discipline is promoted in an atmosphere where freedom of thought and ideas can flourish.
Great emphasis is placed on courtesy and concern for others. Girls are encouraged to take part in charitable work in their local community and further afield, enabling them to become responsible citizens.
ISI report
“Queen’s Gate is successful in achieving its aim to offer an education for life in a challenging environment where sound values and individuality are nurtured within a supportive environment. The happy, friendly atmosphere is palpable throughout the school. Pupils of all ages and abilities, including those with SEND or EAL, make good progress and achieve well.”
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