Curriculum Team Leader of History & Politics
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School, London, SW18 5JR10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
4 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- History, Politics
Working pattern
- Full time: At least 32.5 hours per week: Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £42,536 - £60,092
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS (Inner London)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Be able to:
Provide for the learning experiences of pupils in and beyond the classroom
Lead a team of colleagues in developing the highest quality teaching and learning strategies
Develop strategies to put agreed policy into practice
Line manage key personnel.
Participate in the Performance Management process as directed by the Headteacher.
Develop, maintain and control financial and physical resources in the subject area.
Be prepared to contribute towards a Great Curriculum, establish Great Learning and build a culture of Great Professionalism and Great Partnerships, all in a caring, supportive Christian Ethos.
Equipped with:
o First degree and Teaching qualification
o Relevant teaching experience in paid employment
o Experience of: teaching in a maintained comprehensive school; working as a tutor or mentor to young people; working in a multi-cultural environment
o A clear and detailed understanding of what will be involved in addressing the key tasks in the job profile
o Proven success of planning and teaching a specialist subject
o Excellent curriculum knowledge, and a willingness to engage in curriculum innovation
o Commitment to the use of Information and Communications Technology for teaching and administration purposes
o Willingness to take on additional responsibilities
o Commitment to development of an outstanding department in the school; setting and maintaining high standards for staff and pupils; education principles which are inclusive of all pupils
o Ability to work in partnership with pupils, students, parents, staff and governors
o Excellent interpersonal skills
A presence which inspires confidence
What the school offers its staff
A vibrant working environment in a Good school which aspires to be Great.
Colleagues who are a close-knit team of dedicated teaching and support staff, who strive for excellent academic success.
An opportunity to develop one's career with ongoing CPD.
An opportunity to work within a caring, supportive Christian environment.
An opportunity to contribute towards a Great Curriculum, establish Great Learning and build a culture of Great Professionalism and Great Partnerships.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school will research all shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process. The online checks will be carried out by Social Media Check, an independent agency.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1080 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Saint Cecilia's Church of England School website
- Email address
- applications@saintcecilias.london
Saint Cecilia’s is a vibrant Church of England secondary school with a distinctive Christian ethos for pupils aged 11-18 years. The school first opened in September 2003 on the site of Wandsworth Boys School. It currently has just over 1000 pupils on roll, including approximately 200 students in its thriving Sixth Form.
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