Teacher of History (or History and Politics)
St Paul's School
London SW13 9JT
- Expired
- Salary:
- School's own salary scale, substantially above the national scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 22 March 2018
Job overview
TEACHER OF HISTORY
(or HISTORY & POLITICS)
Starting Autumn Term 2018
St Paul’s is a selective Independent Day School for boys aged 13-18, occupying a superb 45-acre site on the south bank of the Thames, west of Hammersmith Bridge. St Paul’s School excels academically at both A level and GCSE, with some of the highest national scores, but it is the work beyond the curriculum that excites both students and teachers alike.
We are seeking an outstanding teacher of History, or teacher of History and Politics, capable of teaching GCSE, Pre-U and up to Oxbridge level. It is expected that candidates will have a strong academic background and be willing to contribute to the wider life of the School. This is a fixed-term post offered on a one-year basis, which will be reviewed given future changes in requirements. Applications are equally welcome from those with experience of teaching and those without.
The School’s salary scale is substantially above the national scale and a subsidised accommodation scheme is available to eligible staff.
Further details and an application form can be obtained from the School’s website: www.stpaulsschool.org.uk via the ‘Vacancies’ link in the footer, or by email from the High Master’s PA on recruitment@stpaulsschool.org.uk
The closing date for all applications is midday on 22 March 2018.
Interviews will take place on 28 March 2018.
St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors are an equal opportunities employer.
Attached documents
About St Paul's School
St Paul’s School was founded in 1509 and currently occupies a large site in Barnes, south-west London. A selective independent school, it provides an education for boys aged 7-18 and has boarding facilities for a small number of its students.
Prospective entrants are usually expected to pass online and/or written examinations across a range of subjects, as well as undergoing an interview with a senior member of staff. In order to improve accessibility for students from poorer backgrounds, a wide range of bursaries and scholarships are available for boys who reach the required academic standard.
High Master
Sally-Anne Huang
Values and vision
St Paul’s School has a strong focus on academic excellence, with students expected to reach and maintain a consistently high standard in their work at all ages. In order to properly support the development of pupils outside the classroom, the school invests heavily in a huge range of extra-curricular activities.
St Paul’s has seen extensive modernisation and expansion in recent years, with further development proposed in order to provide facilities of the very highest quality.
ISI report
“The school is highly successful in meeting its aims. Throughout the school, pupils, including those with SEND or EAL, achieve exceptionally well both within and outside the classroom in response to excellent teaching. The most able pupils achieve outstanding success in school and external competitions. Within a culture of scholarship, the pupils’ attitude towards their learning is outstanding and plays a significant part in their progress and achievement.”
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