Teacher of History
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School, London, SE1 4ANThis job expired on 24 May 2022 – see similar jobs
Closing date
24 May 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 May 2022
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Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS
Teacher of History job summary
Do you have the skill and character to teach History in a popular, growing, successful department?
Can you inspire the next generation of Historians to learn about the key issues facing our world?
Do you want to work in an ‘Outstanding’ school with strong traditions and values?
This highly successful inner-city, multi-cultural comprehensive school is looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of History, who will provide a high standard of academic and personal care to all students. We are looking for a candidate who can offer History as the main specialism and can teach across the full range of abilities, including GCSE and A-Level History. You will join an enthusiastic, supportive, dedicated, and well-resourced department and take an active part in the whole school community. You will receive excellent support for your own professional development. Applications from ECTs are welcome.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 754 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- apply@ssso.southwark.sch.uk
St Saviour’s and St Olave’s is a popular oversubscribed Church of England comprehensive girls’ school with Specialist Science Status. The school has interesting roots going back to 1562 under the Charter of Elizabeth I. Every member of the community is valued and there are high expectations of all and from all. The ethos of the school is built on Christian principles; care and support; challenge with academic rigour and excellent relationships throughout the whole school community. Students have said that they feel safe and appreciate having a voice in the school.
The school is an oasis for staff and students in the middle of inner London. We are an inclusive multi-cultural school which admits students of other faiths and no faiths as well as Christians.
The school takes full advantage of a host of world class educational and cultural opportunities. We are recognised as providing outstanding enrichment involving a wide range of activities and including every member of staff and all students. There are field study courses, school journeys at home and abroad, theatre and gallery visits. Music flourishes and there are opportunities for participation in, for example, Mandarin, drama, basketball, rowing, zumba and the work of the chaplaincy as well as homework clubs in every subject area. A contribution to the extra-curricular life of the school is expected from all staff.
There are 769 students including 148 in our sixth form. Student data shows that 48% of year 7 – 11 students qualify for pupil premium. Over 50 different home languages are spoken and 16% are on the SEN register. Most teaching is done in mixed ability groups, although there is some setting in English, Maths, Science and MFL. In years 10 and 11 all students follow a broad common core with additional “option” subjects. A broad range of subjects are offered in the sixth form to enable students to follow their own personalised timetable.
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