Part time Teacher of Sociology or Psychology (0.4 or 0.6 fte)

Do you wish to work in a school committed to the development of all staff in its care? 

Do you wish to join an aspirational and collaborative department which is improving the life chances of all students? 

Westminster City School is a successful 11-18 Christian non-denominational comprehensive academy for boys with a mixed sixth form. Ours is a vibrant learning community situated in the heart of central London with all the opportunities and advantages of an inner city school. In March 2022, the school’s OFSTED inspection confirmed that the school remains a ‘Good’ school but we are restless in our ambition to be ‘Outstanding’ in time for the school’s 150th anniversary in 2027. 

"Leaders have introduced a broad and ambitious curriculum for all…and have thought carefully about how to capture students’ wider interest in the subjects they learn." OFSTED 2022

The successful candidate will be joining a successful and high achieving Social Sciences department where both Sociology and Psychology are increasingly popular with two A level groups expected in both subject areas next academic year. Experience in teaching both Sociology and Pscyhology is desirable, however, applications are welcomed from candidates who specialise in either subject. We have developed a fully resourced, centralised curriculum that gives students access to rich knowledge and allows teachers to teach responsively. You’ll be joining a collaborative department that encourages innovative practice. 

You, like us, will share our belief in the highest standards of academic attainment in a comprehensive setting. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong personal values of integrity and compassion

• Excellent subject knowledge and a commitment to continually developing it

• Experience of developing and delivering an excellent Social Sciences curriculum with a focus on Sociology and/or Psychology 

• The desire to offer opportunities for our students beyond the classroom that strengthen their passion for Social Sciences

• The ability to be collaborate as a team to deliver excellent student outcomes.

• A keen interest in developing leadership and management skills within our department

• Awareness of current best practice and the desire to design and implement a highly impactful Sociology and Psychology curriculum.

You will deliver lessons to a consistently high standard, and you will have a proven track record of excellent outcomes at A-level.

You will be joining a team of highly motivated teachers and middle leaders who are ambitious in ensuring our vision of a powerful knowledge curriculum enables all pupils to take part in the great conversations in society.

We believe in developing our staff and have a dynamic and supportive management team and an effective CPD programme which includes a regular teaching and learning forum, peer-coaching and teacher journal club. At Westminster City School, we will offer you:

• A supportive and collegiate staff culture;

• An evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning;

• A bespoke CPD programme; and

• Staff benefits including an interest-free season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.

Applicants from a BAME heritage background are strongly encouraged. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS. The role is suitable for ECT and those considering a part time position.

If you would like to apply for this post, please click apply now (below) to obtain and submit our application form. If for any reason this is not possible, please print out the application and send your completed form by post to the school or e-mail l.ellens@wcsch.com 

Closing date for completed applications: Tuesday 24th May 2022 at noon.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 26th May and Friday 27th May 2022.