History Teacher

St. Mary Magdalene is a popular and successful school with two school campuses; a primary site in Woolwich and a brand new state of the art all through site on the Greenwich Peninsula. It leads a federation with another primary school in Greenwich (SE10), Christ Church – the Koinonia Federation. 

History is a hugely successful and popular subject at St Mary Magdalene and we are seeking to appoint a qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of History to join us in January 2021 (or sooner if possible). 

The post is suitable for NQTs and experienced teachers.

The ideal candidate will be an innovative and enthusiastic teacher of History with exceptional subject knowledge.  They will also:

• Be able to teach at all key stages, including A-Level.
• Show evidence of being, or having the clear potential to be, an outstanding teacher.
• Contribute and show commitment to our innovative and forward thinking department.
• Contribute to intervention programmes and other after-school activities.
• Play a full and active role in the life of the school.
• Be a reflective practitioner who focuses on continuous learning.
• Want to make a real difference to the lives of all young people.
• Be committed to the happiness, well-being and progress of everyone at the school.
• Be able to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• Committed to improving the life chances of all students.
• Able to work under pressure and keep to deadlines.

We can offer: 

• A supportive leadership team and vibrant professional community 
• Quality training to those new to the career 
• A commitment to continuing professional development 
• A positive school culture which believes in distributed/ collaborative leadership 
• Energetic and enthusiastic high attaining students 
• A supportive, Christian ethos across our school communities 
• An Apple MacBook for use in school and at home
• A Federation CPD programme  

Our new £65m building is situated on the Greenwich Peninsula, beside the O2, offering excellent public transport links via the Jubilee Line to North Greenwich and various bus routes.  

Please note there are no parking facilities at the school.   

As this role will involve contact with children we will take up at least two references before interview asking about your suitability to work with children. Any job offer will be conditional on you having a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Criminal Records Check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK and having satisfactory overseas criminal records checks if deemed necessary.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted & invited to attend interview.

Whilst the closing date is advertised as 30th September 2020, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
Shortlisted candidates may be contacted before the closing date.