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Teacher of History & Politics

Teacher of History & Politics

City of London School

London

Salary:
CLS scale (£34,460 to £56,510 plus two progression points to £60,250 pa 2020-2021).
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
Summer Term 2021
Apply by:
8 March 2021

Job overview

One Term Sabbatical Cover

An outstanding teacher of History is required for Summer Term 2021. The Department is very successful, and the School has a long-standing record of high academic achievement (92.5% of A Level and Pre-U entries gained A* to B/D1-M1 grades in 2019). There is also much happening in terms of extra-curricular activities, and all staff are expected to be fully involved in School life. 

The post will involve teaching History to Years 7 – 13 and Politics in the Sixth Form. The post is a one term sabbatical cover.

CLS was named by the Sunday Times as London Independent Secondary School of the Year 2020, and occupies fine, modern buildings near St. Paul’s Cathedral overlooking the Thames, opposite the Tate Modern. There are impressive off-site sports facilities in south east London.

Salary will be paid on the CLS scale (£34,460 to £56,510 plus two progression points to £60,250 pa 2020-2021).

The City of London School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further information about the School and a copy of the most recent ISI Inspection report are available on the school website. 

Further details and an application form are available from our website https://www.cityoflondonschool.org.uk/about/vacancies and applications should be emailed to the HR Department at recruitment@cityoflondonschool.org.uk

Closing date: 9am 8 March 2021.

Interviews will be held on 11 or 12 March 2021.

Attached documents

About City of London School

About City of London School

City of London School is an independent school based in London for boys aged 10-18.

The school site is situated by the Thames. It has over 20 acres of sports pitches. It was established in 1834 and moved to its present site in 1986. The school is governed by a board and by the City of London Corporation, which appoints its governors.

Head

Alan Bird

Values and vision

City of London School’s main aims are to encourage every pupil to be the best version of themselves. The Schools prepares pupils to be respectful, optimistic and inquisitive and ultimately kind in their outlook, aware of their wider community and ready for life after school in the 21st century.

The school aims for all pupils to fulfil their potential and leave with a love of learning. Staff are highly qualified specialists in their subjects and their own academic aspirations encourage pupils to develop their creative, intellectual and physical skills.

They teach pupils the value of constructive questioning and analysis and give them the tools with which to interrogate the world and to form their own ideas and opinions, as well as appreciating and respecting those of others.

Independent Schools Inspectorate

“City of London School is exceptionally successful. The pupils’ achievements are high and they make outstanding progress, doing justice to their very high ability, which is far above the national average. Attainment is high at GCSE and A level, and pupils meet with outstanding success in applying for the most highly competitive university courses… Sound discipline and good order are present throughout, and boys express appreciation of the school’s atmosphere.”

View City of London School’s latest ISI report

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