Teacher of Politics (0.5 FTE)

Forest School is seeking to appoint a first-rate specialist Teacher of Politics.  

The Politics Department is well-resourced, and teachers are accommodated in a modern building, equipped with electronic whiteboards and audio-visual equipment. These classrooms are currently shared with the Economics and Business Department. The department is generously resourced with a wide range of textbooks, and, in common with all Forest School departments, the Politics Department makes full use of as many digital opportunities as possible. All pupils bring a keyboard-enabled device to lessons and make use of a wide range of subscriptions (including the Politics Review, the Economist and Pre-Chewed Politics), which are curated by the School’s Martin Centre Library. 

Beyond the classroom there is a flourishing Politics Magazine Society which is run by students in Years 11, 12 and 13 as well as a Model United Nations society that is open to students from Years 10 upwards. Landmark political events are given a high profile in the school via the Politics department, through whole-school Mock Elections, assemblies and newsletters. Clinics and Oxbridge teaching are also offered by department members to provide support or stretch, and challenge as required. Students are given the opportunity to attend political talks at the school delivered by MPs, Peers and political journalists as well as invited to a range of webinars to supplement their learning. The department traditionally runs a wide range of educational visits, including to Westminster, the annual Congress to Campus event at the British Library, hustings events, and a biennial trip to Washington DC. 

The Forest School Ethos

Forest is a humane, open-minded school with both feet on the ground, in which the pupils’ all-round personal development is outstanding and academic attainment is high.  It is, above all, a happy school which understands the rich inter-relationship between the curricular, the co-curricular and the pastoral.  There is boldness in the School’s character, a readiness to be forward-thinking and adaptable, with pride in what we are and excitement for what lies ahead.

Our Values

GROWTH HARD WORK RESPONSIBILITY COMMUNITY LEARNING DIVERSITY WELLBEING

About Forest

Forest is a large, vibrant school, with more than 1,430 boys and girls in equal proportion, from 4 to 18. Our traditional House structure means that each pupil is treated as an individual, of whom we have the highest expectations, while our size enables us to offer breadth and depth of opportunity.

Location

Forest is a city school set within 50 acres of grounds surrounded by Epping Forest, within easy walking distance of Snaresbrook Central line tube station and Wood Street Overground station.

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:

• Generous CPD budget

• Comprehensive Professional Development Review system

• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme

• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day

• All teaching staff currently enrolled in the national Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13

• Free membership of the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre during school hours and heavily subsidised membership outside those hours

• Free death in service cover and subsidised AXA PPP healthcare insurance

Don’t just take our word for it

What the Good Schools Guide say:

“Forest is a power-house with a heart. The pupils exude purpose – modern, dynamic youngsters with an eye on what’s happening next”

Closing date for applications, 20 April 2021, 08:00am

Interviews will take place on the 28 April 2021

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged. The School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.