Subject Lead - Government and Politics

Job Title: Subject Lead Teacher

Location: East London

Hours: 36

Competitive Salary

There is little more exciting in education than legacy building. That is what our academic studies teachers and leaders will be doing at Waltham Forest College. The College has an exceptional track record when it comes to vocational education, and now, we are looking to add academic studies to our portfolio. We are excited that you are considering joining Waltham Forest College on this journey.

Our track record speaks for itself: we stand proudly as the third best college in London for achievement, boasting exceptional post-18 destinations for our students. We take pride in the accomplishments of those who have overcome adversity and achieved more than they thought they could whilst studying with us. As such, we are committed to providing our students with an exceptional academic education that not only prepares them for university, but also enables them to compete with their peers from the very best schools and sixth forms. We want to instil in our students the values of excellence and leadership which will serve our students for the rest of their lives.

At Waltham Forest College, we firmly believe that, regardless of a student’s background, they possess the potential to achieve greatness. Our role is to nurture and develop this potential within a caring and supportive environment. We understand that success requires the right mindset, unwavering commitment and resilience, as such we are committed to providing the necessary guidance and support. To help them with this, we have made a commitment to give our A Level students an increased amount of contact time, per A Level, per week. We are ensuring that our students receive the equivalent of 210 hours of study per A Level, against a norm of around 170 per week.

While academic excellence is pivotal in opening doors to universities, we go above and beyond by offering a rich array of opportunities that equip our students for success in all aspects of life. We need teaching staff who can shape and deliver an engaging super curriculum, enriched through participation in academic societies, extensive reading, essay competitions, and through masterclasses.

We will use our state-of-the-art facilities within our wider college provision from our dynamic training medical ward, through to our modern engineering suite to bring opportunities to our students. Our aim is to cultivate a community of scholars, encouraging a deep passion for their subjects, while also fostering a supportive environment where students look out for one another.

I truly hope you find this opportunity both appealing and exciting. If you would like to discuss this opportunity ahead of applying, please do contact us through our Human Resources department, human.resources@waltham.ac.uk.

Supported by the Head of Academic Studies and relevant Director, the main purpose of the job is to grow, lead and develop your subject. In time, you may pick up additional responsibilities such as line management. We require a Subject Lead Teacher to design, develop and produce learning and teaching material and deliver these across aligned GCSE and A Level subjects. Our A Level offer is designated as high performing, we expect our young people to be successful and go on to the very best offer. Our GCSE programme is predominantly designed for students new to the country, or those who just missed out on getting five good GCSEs at secondary school. Either way, teachers can expect committed and hard working students.

You will have a relevant degree in the subject specialism ideally with a Level 7 teaching qualification. It is essential that you have at least two years teaching experience up to A level in the subject.

What’s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme (LGPS), employee assistance programme, discounted local gym membership, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support. We particularly welcome applicants from groups currently under-represented in senior roles, including females, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), people with disabilities and from the LGBTQ community.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2023 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 30 April 2024

Interview Date: TBC

*Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date*.