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  • Job start date

    1 September 2023

  • Closing date

    27 February 2023 at 9am

  • Date listed

    1 February 2023

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS / UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Roundhay School are seeking to recruit an inspirational, dedicated, innovative and ambitious Teacher of Politics who is willing to do ‘whatever it takes’ to ensure our pupils reach their full potential. We are keen to hear from applicants who are able to teach either History or Geography alongside Politics.

What the school offers its staff

We are proud, as a truly comprehensive school reflecting the cosmopolitan make up of Leeds, recognised by Ofsted as an 'outstanding school' which is 'all about its students' and where 'staff ensure that each one, regardless of background or ability, is given every opportunity to shine'.

  • Officially designated as a ‘World Class School’
  • Results above national averages across all key stages
  • Excellent standards of pupil behaviour
  • Positive relationships at all levels of the organisation
  • Real emphasis on supporting and developing staff
  • Most oversubscribed school in the region
  • Red Kite Teaching School Alliance strategic partner

Further details about the role

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Please visit our vacancies page for further information and to apply.

Commitment to safeguarding

Roundhay School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors to share this commitment. All employment offers will be subject to pre-employment checks including references, an enhanced DBS check, online search and other relevant checks in line with statutory guidance.

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About Roundhay School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 18
School size
2522 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 18

Roundhay School is incredibly proud, as a truly comprehensive school reflecting the cosmopolitan make up of Leeds, to have been recognised by Ofsted as an 'outstanding school'. We would encourage you to view our most recent Ofsted report from November 2023 which is available on our website.

'Leaders act with a relentless moral purpose. They are committed to supporting every pupil and member of the staff team. They actively seek ways to manage staff workload and well-being. Staff are proud to work at this exceptional school'. Ofsted.

'Pupils thrive academically, and personally, at Roundhay School. Staff know each pupil individually. They work tirelessly to provide exceptional support. Pupils enjoy attending school. Attendance is high. Pupils learn effectively across the whole school. They consistently achieve highly in external exams and tests.' Ofsted.

Roundhay School is all about its pupils and we will do ‘whatever it takes’ to ensure that each one reaches their potential. We will never put limits on what our pupils can achieve, regardless of background or circumstance. Our focus is on developing character, instilling confidence and a love of learning whist teaching the importance of kindness, manners and respect. We want all our pupils to make a positive contribution to school life, continuing to learn and develop for the rest of their lives.

We are responsible. We are resilient. We are ready to learn. We are Roundhay.

Arranging a visit to Roundhay School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@roundhayschool.com.

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