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Subject Lead of History

Subject Lead of History

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

Greenwich

  • Expired
Salary:
QTS pay scale plus TLR plus inner London weighting
Job type:
Full Time, Supply
Start date:
September 2021
Apply by:
16 April 2021

Job overview

Do you have a passion for History and want to enthuse students?

Do you want to join an outstanding, passionate and supportive team?

Do you want to grow with a growing school?

The Woolwich Polytechnic vision is ‘success for everyone’ and we are looking for staff that can bring this vision to reality. Woolwich Poly, part of the PolyMAT multi academy trust, is an all-inclusive boys’ school with a co-educational at Post 16 and is rated Good by Ofsted. The school prides itself on a culture of high standards from staff and pupils. It is a demanding yet rewarding school where students and staff feel valued and supported.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional Subject Lead of History. For the right candidate, an additional responsibility with enhanced TLR to lead the EBC/citizenship department would also be desirable. An individual with a dynamic and inspirational approach to teaching, who will support and lead the department in achieving its ambitious targets and goals and be actively involved in teaching humanities.

We would like a Department Lead who believes in collaboration both for students and when working with colleagues, a teacher who is reflective of their own strengths and who is keen to share their areas of expertise and their enthusiasm with others.  The ideal candidate will be expected to lead the extra-curricular activities within the department as well as the pastoral life of the school.

If you have ambition and the desire to lead a non-core department, then Woolwich Poly is waiting to hear from you. 

Our vision is ‘success for everyone’ and we are looking for staff that can bring this vision to reality. 

We are looking for a Department Lead who has:

• A genuine passion for teaching History 

• The ability to develop into a Head of Department

• The ability to be an outstanding History teacher

• The willingness and skills to lead and motivate a core team

• The drive and enthusiasm to engage and inspire pupils.

• The dedication to improve the life chances of young people throughout the school.

As a member of staff at Woolwich Polytechnic School we can offer you:

• Opportunities for career progression

• Excellent professional development

• A contributory pension scheme

• Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals

• Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee

• An employee assistance programme

• Childcare vouchers

• Season ticket loans

• Finders fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ

• Excellent catering facilities

• Secure on-site parking

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction, which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

The school is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The closing date for applications is 16 April 2021. Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 26 April 2021. 

If you feel that this is a school for you, then please apply by completing the application form on our school website www.woolwichpoly.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.



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About Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys

Woolwich Poly is located in Thamesmead, a thriving multi-cultural and diverse area in the London Borough of Greenwich, where around 65% of our students have English as an additional language; Ofsted noted our outstanding ethos and curriculum.”This school has the best ethos, personal development and well being of any I’ve ever seen” We are also an inclusive community, 35% of our boys have special needs; we gained the Inclusion Chartermark several years ago.
Woolwich Polytechnic is a proud member of the PiXL group (Partners in Excellence). PiXL was formed with the aim of supporting and developing the GCSE results of thousands of students in many schools across London.

We are an inclusive school who celebrates its culture and diversity. We believe in giving young people the support they require, whatever their abilities, background or circumstances. The school’s success is based on thriving partnerships between pupils, parents, staff and governors. No one group works in isolation.

Being an all-boys' school, with a mixed post-16 centre, we are proud of the fact that our outstanding pastoral system adds to our ethos and success. Our post-16 partnership allows us to welcome both young men and women from all schools and backgrounds to contribute to our further success and expansion of our post-16 centre. We understand the pressures facing the students and we have a dedicated team of career specialists and personal counsellors to help advise and guide students throughout their time at the school where required.

All staff at the Poly are supported by a staff development programme and by effective line leadership and performance management processes. We have many staff that have gained internal promotions and made rapid career progression. This reflects on our ability to develop staff and reward outstanding contributions.  Indeed, our focus on professional development and maximising success has led to the recent establishment of Co-Headship, something that has increased our leadership capacity even more.

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