Teacher of Social Sciences/Humanities -
Woolwich Polytechnic School, London, SE28 8ATThis job expired on 14 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
14 April 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 March 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Humanities, Social sciences
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.50 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- QTS Pay Scale plus inner London Weighting
What skills and experience we're looking for
- To teach all strands of Social Sciences and build a curriculum that encompasses Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
- To teach and plan for other humanities subjects
- To teach, sustain and develop a positive teaching and learning environment with an emphasis on high expectations.
- To monitor the progress of the pupils through keeping accurate records of attendance, class work and homework, based on regular marking of pupils’ work following departmental and school policies.
- To contribute to a Social Sciences curriculum and schemes of work to a high standard.
- To be a pro-active member of the department team and, as such, work within that team on developments and projects as required, enhance career and professional development and departmental development.
- To provide written reports for internal use and external use as required by the school’s annual reporting cycle to parents.
- To liaise with any specialist support teacher with pupils either within or outside of the group e.g. Special Needs and EAL, but to remain accountable for the progress of those pupils.
- To be a member of the School’s Pastoral team.
- To give full support to the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
- To be bound by the general teachers’ duties as laid down in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document – undertaking such duties as may be reasonably expected – including involvement in extra-curricular activities.
What the school offers its staff
- Opportunities for career progression
- Excellent professional development
- A contributory pension scheme
- Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals
- Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee
- An employee assistance programme
- Season ticket loans
- Excellent catering facilities
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Secure on-site parking
Further details about the role
Teaching is the most rewarding job in the world. We have the opportunity to change students’ lives for the better and you could make a positive impact at Woolwich Polytechnic for Boys as Teacher of Social Sciences/Humanities.
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys are looking to appoint an exceptional teacher of Social Sciences/Humanities with a dynamic and inspirational approach to teaching. An individual that will become an integral part of the department, who will support the department in achieving its ambitious targets and goals. We would like a teacher who believes in collaboration both for students and when working with colleagues. The ideal candidate will be expected to contribute to extra-curricular activities within the department.
A teacher with Politics/Sociology/History would be desirable.
In accordance with changes to the KCSIE 2022 legislation shortlisted candidates will be subject to a social media check.
PolyMAT is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and providing opportunities for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust who strives to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We aspire to ensure that every member of our community, regardless of circumstances or background, have the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’.
For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individuals needs.
Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact hr@polymat.co.uk if this is the case.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 14 April. Interviews are scheduled to take place shortly after.
Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled.
Commitment to safeguarding
All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. Successful applicants, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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About Woolwich Polytechnic School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1584 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Woolwich Polytechnic School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- ACherry@polymat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02083107000
PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the successful candidate will help deliver this for our schools. We currently have three schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019, and Bannockburn Primary School, a large successful primary that joined the Trust on 1st November 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational. Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our Values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the larger family as our schools and departments work very closely together.
Arranging a visit to Woolwich Polytechnic School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ACherry@polymat.co.uk.
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