Sociology & Psychology Teacher
Platanos College
Lambeth, London SW9
- Expired
- Salary:
- Negotiable (pro rata), dependent on experience
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 23 June 2023
Job overview
We are seeking an outstanding Sociology & Psychology teacher to join our vibrant and successful school (for pupils aged 11-19). This is a part-time position.
Platanos College is an ambitious and high-performing school. We have a new state-of-the-art building with superb ICT facilities. It is just the place for talented, ambitious individuals to develop their career and make their mark.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced teacher, with excellent subject knowledge and a passion for raising attainment and expectations. You will also need to be creative in your approach to teaching and learning, with the ability to inspire pupils and maintaining a commitment to high standards.
In return:
- You will be part of a strong educational environment with the chance to develop and grow;
- You will be supported with the best professional development and learning opportunities across the trust.
We want you to succeed too.
For further information please visit www.platanoscollege.com.
Applicants should complete the employment application form found on our website and return by post or email to recruitment@platanoscollege.com.
Closing date for applications: 23rd June 2023 (or sooner if a suitable number of applications are received before this date).
Start date: September 2023.
Platanos College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and will be checked against the DBS barred list. Appointments are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references as according to our Safer Recruitment Policy.
Platanos College
Clapham Road, London SW9 0AL
Tel: 020 7733 6156
About Platanos College
Platanos College is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in South London. It is an academy state school supported by the Platanos Trust, a multi-academy trust set up with the intention of raising standards and preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century. The school will provide 1,000 places for secondary pupils aged 11-19, when fully subscribed.
An academy converter, Platanos College reopened in February 2011. It was the first school in the Platanos Trust.
Principal
Judette Tapper
Values and Vision
The Platanos College motto dictates that “attitude determines altitude”, with the school believing that the former is the key ingredient in attainment. Its belief that every learner can achieve beyond their expectations is reinforced by the high expectations it places on all members of its community.
A diverse and wide-ranging school, the Platanos College caters for pupils of all abilities. Its specialisms are in business and enterprise. It is also a member of the Mayor’s London Schools Gold Club for excellent schools.
Ofsted
“All students make outstanding progress in a wide range of subjects including English and mathematics. Excellent achievement is based on students’ quick acquisition of a wide range of valuable learning skills. These, which include the development of highly accomplished skills in literacy and numeracy, are central to the rapid progress they make in their learning.”
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