Teacher of Humanities ( History, Geography or RE)

Are you a passionate teacher of Humanities? Are you able to motivate and inspire students? If so we would like to meet you. 

London Enterprise Academy is a Free School at the heart of the vibrant East End. The Academy opened in September 2014 with year 7’s only, in a former glass office block, fully renovated to a high standard. The Academy provides a stimulating education and personalised curriculum within a supportive environment. All of our students are encouraged to stretch themselves to achieve their potential. 

“Pupil conduct is positive. Pupils are supportive of and respectful to others and listen attentively to teachers” Ofsted Sept 2021

At the heart of our vision is to create a truly outstanding free school delivering the very best educational opportunities, nurture academic excellence and enhancing ambition in all its pupils. We aim to inspire the next generation of professionals and entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds.

We now have pupils in years 7-11 and have delivered an excellent first two sets of GCSEs where progress and attainment are above the National Average.

The Role 

To support the creation of a transformational school community by developing an enriching, exciting curriculum which leads to outstanding progress and attainment in your subject.  Initially, to teach KS3 students to an exceptional standard.  To work closely with the Head of the Department and other subject teachers to ensure consistently excellent teaching and high standards across your department.

Responsibilities  

• Deliver 100% good and outstanding teaching within your department (with a focus on outstanding).  
• Tracking, monitoring and accountability for the progress and attainment of students.  
• To ensure marking and feedback for students' work is of the highest standard across your department.  
• Modelling exemplary practice in terms of managing difficult and challenging behaviour from students, and establishing a culture of high expectations. 
• Take an active part in enrichment classes and interventions. 

Teaching and Learning  

• Teach outstanding lessons that motivate, inspire and accelerate student progress  
• Implement and adhere to the academies behaviour management policy, ensuring the health and well-being of pupils are maintained at all times  
• Participate in preparing pupils for external examinations  
• Maintain regular and productive communication with pupils, parents and carers, to report on progress, sanctions and rewards and all other communications  
• Keep abreast of any developments within their subject area 

We will offer you:  

• A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards  
• A network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from

Due to the large number of applications the School receives, please be aware that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to be invited for an interview.   We have the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.  

London Enterprise Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS clearance.