Teacher of Sociology and Psychology
Langdon Park Community School
Poplar, Tower Hamlets, London
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS / UPS (Inner London)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2023, June 2023 or September 2023
- Apply by:
- 7 February 2023
Job overview
An outstanding opportunity for a dynamic teacher to join our fantastic school.
What we offer in the role?
- The opportunity to teach Sociology at KS5 in what is one of the most popular and successful subjects at the school
- Being part of a supportive and established Faculty that is reflective and innovative
- The chance to learn and develop your teaching, as well as contribute to the faculty and school
- Engaging and impactful CPD and coaching
- Your own teaching and tutor room
- The opportunity to lead on an area of the curriculum
What we offer in the school?
‘The school is a harmonious place. Pupils are happy. Leaders provide staff with support to improve their teaching expertise. Teachers’ welcome leaders’ work to reduce their workload and support their well-being’ (Ofsted, February 2020)
- A structured school and subject CPD programme
- Only one after school meeting each week
- Open-door with the Head-teacher and KIT (Keeping-in-touch) appointments
- A focus on cognitive-science, pedagogy and regular sharing of teaching and learning
- Free access to an on-site gym and staff counsellor
- Yearly opportunities for additional TLR projects
- Time off in lieu days in recognition of CPD
What we need you to be?
- A highly reflective teacher who want to develop their practice
- Able to teach A-Level Sociology
- Willingness to teach Psychology A-Level
- A commitment to excellent relationships with students and staff
- A professional with a strong moral purpose
- A passion for Social Sciences
- An interest in cognitive-science and pedagogy
Closing Date: Tuesday 7 February, at 9am (shortlisted candidates will be informed on this day)
Interview Date: Thursday 9 February
Please note we reserve the right to withdraw the advert should we recruit before the deadline.
Langdon Park School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A DBS enhanced disclosure that is satisfactory to us will be a condition of appointment.
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About Langdon Park Community School
About the school
Langdon Park School has served the community for well over 100 years. We enjoy a large campus comprised of both original Victorian buildings and state of the art new builds. Spotlight youth service share part of our site and we have access to a range of additional services and provisions as a result of this. The local community is tight knit, hugely supportive of the school and where the vast majority of our students live. Significant plans to redevelop the local area are in place; this is an exciting time to join the LPS community
Langdon Park School is easily accessible from all parts of London and the south east. We have a DLR station outside the main reception: we are 20 mins away from central London. We have staff parking for those that require it.
To find out more about our school please visit our website: https://www.langdonparkschool.co.uk/
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