Head of GCSE

Mander Portman Woodward (MPW) is an independent education provider and one of the best known and most well-respected independent colleges in the UK. Owned by Kaplan International, MPW has built an enviable reputation for top academic results, excellent pastoral care and inspired teaching tailored to the needs of each student.

We are looking for a Head of GCSE to join our friendly, thriving and successful team at MPW London at our Queens Gate Campus in South Kensington, starting in the Autumn Term - September 2024

This is a role filled with a great opportunity for progression for an experienced teacher who thrives in sharing best practice amongst colleagues and direct reports.

To register your interest, please apply with your CV now.

About The Role

You will:

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of the students for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
• Manage and monitor the well-being and academic progress of the college's KS4 students.
• Provide pastoral and academic support to approximately 25-30 students, including the writing of references and covering reports.
• Assist the Vice Principal (Pastoral) in disciplinary matters, including investigations, as needed.
• Be in regular contact with parents to inform them of student successes, as well as to address any problems (attendance, submissions of work, behaviour).
• Teach: approximately 12 hours of group or individual teaching per week during term time and up to one week of Easter Revision tuition.
• Assist in planning and providing PSHE lessons for Key Stage 4 (KS4) students.
• Interview prospective students and their parents.
• Coordinate programmes of extra-curricular and voluntary activities for KS4 such as trips, charity work and competitions.
• Organise and run events such as parent socials, parent evenings, parent talks, and A Level Options evening.

About You

You have:

• A good first degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience of supporting and teaching young people aged 14+, preferably within an educational context
• Experience of Line Management and coaching
• Passion for sharing your knowledge with others, and the ability to devise and implement a range of teaching strategies to promote learning and enjoyment of the subject
• An approachable, friendly, and professional communication style, both orally and in writing
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office, as well as online systems/databases
• Awareness of the likely developments affecting Key Stage 4 and a genuine affinity with these year groups.
• Patience and perseverance, and a commitment to the overcoming barriers to learning
• An inspiring, confident and positive attitude to maintaining student discipline
• A team-focused attitude, and a willingness to support others

The Perks

MPW offer:

• A competitive salary
• Small classes, which allow our teachers to focus on quality teaching
• Ongoing support from our Directors of Studies who uniquely support all students throughout the year and liaise with parents and guardians on behalf of teachers
• A supportive and informal work culture, and bespoke opportunities for training
• Guaranteed Income Protection with payment of 75% of your salary minus state benefits
• Life Assurance with payment of 4 times your salary
• Enrolment in an Aviva pension plan
• Access to Salary Extras, offering discounts on cinema tickets, days out, and purchases with household names. 

Commitment to Safeguarding

Mander Portman Woodward is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people. Applicants for the role must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details of what this includes are found in Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy.