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Head of Politics (with History)

Head of Politics (with History)

Arts Educational Schools London

Chiswick, London, W4

  • £32,000 - £36,000 per year
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  • Expired
Salary:
£32000-£36000 + generous benefits
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2021
Apply by:
3 May 2021

Job overview

ArtsEd Day School and Sixth Form is seeking a Head of Politics who will also contribute to the teaching of History at KS3, 4 and 5.

ArtsEd Day School and Sixth Form is an exceptional independent school for 11 to 18-year-olds where pupils immerse themselves in high-calibre academic study whilst developing their talent and their passion for performance. Founded 100 years ago by two ground-breaking educationalists, Grace Cone and Olive Ripman, our ethos remains true to their vision: to provide a broad and balanced education stretching pupils to achieve both their academic and artistic potential.

Our combination of talented teachers meeting young talented minds creates a truly dynamic environment for teaching and learning. Dedicated staff build warm and constructive learning relationships with pupils, creating a strong ethos of nurture and individualism that enables each pupil to flourish as a person, as a learner and as a performer. Our successful balance of vocational and academic classes instils in our pupils a deep-seated confidence and a broad range of skills, giving them the scope at 16 or 18+ to pursue a path that’s right for them.

In collaboration with the Headteacher, you will be responsible for leading the Department in sustaining and improving the teaching of Politics and will further the profile of this subject.

Although predominantly leading the department and teaching Politics, you will also contribute to the teaching of History which is taught at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5; you will be part of a small department where politics is a popular choice at GCSE and A Level and will be responsible for the development of curriculum changes at each of these Key Stages.

The ethos of the school is one of shared responsibility to which all teachers make a significant contribution. As many departments consist of just one-member it is important that the teacher contributes throughout the year to the school’s strategic planning.

All staff are expected to contribute to the overall teaching of their chosen subject elsewhere in the school and to use their wider skills by having a form tutor group and covering colleagues when they are absent.  

The post would suit an experienced teacher who desires to teach a range of abilities.

Please visit our website to find out what our staff and students say about ArtsEd: what it is like to work and study here. We have recently celebrated our centenary, and have completed the second phase of a multi-million pound investment project which has resulted in outstanding facilities to see us into the next  100 years and beyond.  If you want to be part of our journey, please apply by submitting your application and a supporting statement or contact Cheryl Jarman on 0208 9876697; email cjarman@artsed.co.uk

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About Arts Educational Schools London

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The Arts Educational Schools London, is an independent secondary school and higher education provider based in Chiswick, West London.  

The Arts Educational Schools have their origin in schools founded in 1919 by Grace Cone and in 1922 by Olive Ripman. The Cone and Ripman schools were pioneers in providing  talented children with a general academic education in conjunction with specialised training in dance, drama, music and art, preparing young men and women for professional careers in or connected with the theatre. In 1939 the two schools amalgamated to become the Cone Ripman School. 

Today ArtsEd continues to support a world–renowned,co-educational, independent vocational school for pupils aged 11–18 years as well as a professional conservatoire, with two main divisions, offering BA and MA degrees in Acting and BA, and MA degrees in Musical Theatre, all of which are validated by City University and accredited by Drama UK. 

ArtsEd is extremely proud of its outreach programme which is central to their commitment to ensure inclusivity across everything they do. Building strong links with youth groups, colleges and sixth forms, ArtsEd aims to provide talented young people with a clear pathway to vocational training and to introduce them to the unique energy and welcome of ArtsEd. 


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