EPQ Supervisor

Harris Westminster Sixth Form, London, SW1H 9LH

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - six months
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,343
• Pay scale: UQT 1 (Inner London)
• Additional allowances:

  Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an EPQ Supervisor to support our students working towards Extended Project Qualifications across the Sixth Form.

This is a six-month fixed-term contract (September 2026 to April 2027), and is suitable for an unqualified teacher.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• A good undergraduate degree or equivalent
• An EPQ, A Level involving coursework, or evidence of university-level project work
• Successful experience of tutoring or teaching.
• Understanding of theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
• Understanding of how the most able students learn
• Understanding of the importance of having high expectations for all students, both of behaviour and academic achievement
• Understanding of inclusive provision and practices which offer equality of access to the curriculum for all students, including special educational needs and English as an additional language
• Knowledge and experience of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work

What the school offers its staff

Harris Westminster combines the energy of brilliant young people from across London's diverse neighbourhoods, the strength of Westminster School in teaching academically able students, and the Harris Federation's experience and expertise in running outstanding maintained sector schools. It is over-subscribed, academically selective, has 35% of students from a disadvantaged background, and has incredible diversity in its student cohort with no ethnic group exceeding 20%. 65% of HWSF students go on to study at Russell Group universities and we have one of the largest Oxbridge cohorts of any school (state or private). 38 students from the 2022 cohort gained places. We are looking for an outstanding individual to join and support this exciting, scholarly, and vibrant community.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Flexible working opportunities

Harris Federation is committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.

Our approach to flexibility includes a range of solutions, from tailored working hours to part-time arrangements, where appropriate, ensuring that we maintain our high standards of education while supporting the wellbeing of our staff. Whether you are a classroom teacher, support staffor part of our senior leadership team, we work together to find solutions that align with both the operational needs of the academy and your professional development.

Harris Federation and our academies are dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment, where every member of staff can thrive and feel valued in their role.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

You will implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant, differentiated and inspiring curriculum for students and support the subject area as appropriate. You will monitor and support the overall progress and development of students and provide a motivating and structured learning experience, which will provide students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.

You will contribute significantly to raising standards of student attainment through regular marking, feedback and interventions.

You will report to the Assistant Principal and liaise with other teachers within the staff body, Tutors, the Head of House, relevant teaching and non-teaching staff, including those with particular curriculum and pastoral responsibilities, parents and Governors and other stakeholders.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

EPQ Supervisor Job Pack.pdf - 809 KB (opens in new tab)

About Harris Westminster Sixth Form

• School type: Free Schools, None, ages 16 to 19
• Education phase: Sixth form or college
• School size: 619 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 16 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harris Westminster Sixth Form website
• Email address: careers@harrisfederation.org.uk
• Phone number: 0203 772 4555
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harris-westminster-sixth-form

A 2016 Ofsted inspection found Harris Westminster Sixth Form to be Outstanding in all areas, confirming our status as London’s leading state sixth form for able students. Harris Westminster combines the strengths of Westminster School in teaching academically able students with the Harris Federation’s experience in establishing and running outstanding maintained sector schools. We take full advantage of our location just off Parliament Square to provide students with a vibrant and stimulating academic environment including weekly guest lectures in school. We are highly over-subscribed, academically selective and have a varied student cohort including 40% Pupil Premium. 17 students from our 2016/17 cohort went on to study at Oxbridge. We are looking for outstanding individuals to join this exciting and scholarly community.

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