Teacher of Humanities (PSHCE/RE Specialism)

Dates:                                    Apply by: Friday 17th February 2023 (12.00pm)

Start date:                              Summer Term 2023 (negotiable)

Salary:                                  MPS / UPS              

Location:                              Nishkam School West London, 152 Syon Lane, Isleworth, TW7 5PN

Contract type:                      Full-time

Contract term:                      Permanent

School Size:                          1400 pupils at capacity in 2024

(108 per year group; 4 form entry)

Are you an outstanding classroom practitioner looking to take the next steps in your career? Are you at the outset of your career and want to develop your teaching in a supportive environment? Do you want to work at an ambitious school with bright, well behaved and engaged learners? Are you interested in helping students to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them?  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate Teacher of Humanities to play a key role in shaping the humanities curriculum offering of our outstanding, multi-faith school as we grow the secondary phase of its development. 

Unique features of this role are:

·         The chance to impact on the school’s first set of GCSE results in 2023

·         A bespoke CPD package relevant to the successful candidate’s career stage

·         The chance to contribute to agendas beyond your subject area 

 nLeadership and management at all levels are of exceptionally high quality. Leaders constantly check the quality of teaching and learning and provide very good support for any teacher who needs to develop their practice. 

nExemplary leadership and management skills ensure that the school’s values are central to developing pupils’ learning and mind-set. 

nThe school’s vision to ‘offer excellence… and inspire children to learn’ pervades the school. As a result, pupils are motivated and have high aspirations. 

Ofsted-October 2016

As a Teacher of Humanities at Nishkam School West London, you will work in a pioneering group, Nishkam School Trust (NST). NST is one of the first multi-academy free school trusts in the UK. The Trust has opened two free schools in Birmingham (a primary in 2011 and a secondary in 2012), both of which are judged Ofsted Outstanding, and a third, a primary free school in Wolverhampton. We are looking for a highly committed and innovative humanities teacher to work in close collaboration with other colleagues in both the secondary and primary phases across the Trust.

NST has developed an inclusive virtues-led, multi-faith educational approach that nurtures pupils of all faiths and those of no particular faith. The Nishkam ethos is to help grow a selfless mindset, aspiring to excellence as well as going beyond ourselves to serve others, to create supportive communities and to realise our true potential. This pervades every aspect of the school. Below is just some of the feedback from our most recent staff surveys: 

n The school environment is very calm and the behaviour of the pupils is good overall. Leadership team works hard and is approachable and supportive if you need any help or guidance.

n Regular staff and department meetings ensure all teachers are updated regularly to ensure high quality teaching is being delivered. Additionally, professional development training is provided as a means to guide and support teachers in the classroom. This helps teachers to discuss and explore different teaching strategies they may want to implement into their own teaching.

n Leaders at Nishkam are empathetic, compassionate and encourage excellence in a way that corresponds to individual ambitions.

n I am proud to work at this school and feel that SLT as a whole is really supportive and help me reach my goals.

Staff Survey Feeback- October 2022

The Role

The role will commence in Summer Term, 2023. You will:

·         build on the excellent start made to designing the inaugural curriculum for your specialist area

·         have the rare opportunity to work collaboratively with primary colleagues and co-construct your specialist area’s curriculum from Year 13 to Reception

·         have a strong voice in shaping the everyday practice of the school as we continue to develop and embed our ethos and routines, especially in learning and teaching

·         have the opportunity to share your expertise with other teachers across the Trust

·         be part of a global community of charitable initiatives.

Nishkam School Trust (NST) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

To find out more:

·         Arrange an informal visit or conversation’ with the Headteacher by contacting: Recruitment.NSWL@nishkamschools.org or 020 3141 8760.

To apply:

·         Please download an application pack at https://www.nishkamschooltrust.org/about-us/vacancies or contact the school office on 020 3141 8760

·         Applications to be sent to Recruitment.NSWL@nishkamschools.org by Friday 17th February 2023 (12.00pm)

·         Interview process to take place week beginning 20th February 2023

·         The Trust reserves the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.