Teacher of Citizenship

Westminster Academy, London, W2 5EZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Citizenship, Humanities
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: WA Main / Upper Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Westminster Academy (WA) has a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional Teacher of Citizenship to deliver high-qualityteaching and learning that inspires, challenges, and supports all students to achieve their full potential. The post holder willplan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the national curriculum and the academy’s vision for excellence. They willfoster a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment, promoting high standards of behaviour, progress, andachievement. Through effective assessment, feedback, and differentiation, the teacher will ensure that every student issupported and stretched according to their needs. The role also involves contributing to the wider life of the academy,including enrichment activities, pastoral support, and professional collaboration to continually enhance teaching practice andstudent outcomes.

Part time applications are welcome and there is the possibility of a leadership Extra Responsibility Allowance (ERA) for the right candidate.

What we are looking for:

- An excellent classroom teacher who is committed to the success of each individual student.

- Experienced in teaching Citizenship with a relevant university degree.

- Able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their own professional growth and development.

- Passionate about their subject to inspire our students.

- We are open to candidates who may already have experience of delivering IB curriculumbut we are also able toconsider candidates with no IB experience due to our extensive training programme on offer.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Westminster Academy?

An International Business and Enterprise academy and IB World School serving a multi-ethnic community, WA is an excitingand diverse comprehensive school with a 6th form in central London that offers an innovative IB curriculum. WA is a rarestandalone academy in London that has the flexibility to deliver an excellent education that is bespoke to its community andstudents. The Academy is proud of its work to improve outcomes for students in an inclusive, supportive environment. Weprovide each student with a Chromebook, allowing staff and students to use technology in every lesson to advance thelearning of our students. As a member of the collaborative WA community you will have the opportunity to work alongside anexceptionally talented group of colleagues who are committed to continued professional growth and improvement of thestudent experience.

The school was mostly recently graded as ‘good’ in its Nov 2023 Ofsted inspection ‘The school’s curriculum is ambitious andmatches the aims of what is expected nationally’ with an ‘outstanding’ 6th form provision where the IBDP and IBCP isoffered. We are inclusive and welcoming, where students of all faiths, backgrounds and abilities are valued and respected.

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.

Skilled Worker visas can 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.

Commitment to safeguarding

We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.

A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at WA must disclose all convictions.

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.

Teacher of Citizenship - Information Pack.pdf - 7.73 MB (opens in new tab)

About Westminster Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1073 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Westminster Academy website
• Email address: hrteam@westminsteracademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 020 7121 0693
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westminster-academy

At Westminster Academy we have a deep and genuine commitment to provide an education that is unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Our mission is "Education is Success". This captures the sense of optimism and determination to succeed that permeates the Academy. We aim to develop resilience in our students, and the ability to be tenacious in their quest to be the best that they can be in all aspects of their lives. We draw out their individual talents and celebrate their personal achievements and their individual contribution.

Arranging a visit to Westminster Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrteam@westminsteracademy.org.uk.

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