Teacher of History / History & Politics
King's College School
Wimbledon
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Competitive plus excellent benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024 (or January 2025)
- Apply by:
- 9 May 2024
Job overview
Following an internal promotion to Head of History & Politics, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic full-time teacher of History / History & Politics to a large, vibrant and inspirational History & Politics department from September 2024. A January 2025 start may also be considered.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding department of nine teachers in the senior school, and to shape learning within our warm and dynamic community. The successful candidate will teach gifted and dedicated pupils across a range of year groups in the senior school.
Reflecting the school’s strong commitment to teacher training and development, we are eager to receive applications from recent graduates in History, Politics and related disciplines with no prior teaching experience or who have been undertaking a PGCE or other teacher training route this year, as well as from experienced teachers, and individuals considering a change in career.
Full teacher training is available; the school runs its own bespoke teacher training programme culminating in QTS.
Person Specification
The post will suit someone who has:
- Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine interest in History and/or Politics as an academic discipline
- An eagerness to inspire and support all pupils to flourish and reach their academic potential
- A desire to enrich the intellectual experience of pupils beyond the exam specifications by supporting pupil involvement in challenges, competitions, and societies relating to History and/or Politics
- Strong pastoral instincts and a commitment to excellent pastoral care for all pupils
- A desire to contribute to the school’s thriving cocurricular programme
- Excellent communication skills
- An ability to work well with others
- A personal commitment to ongoing professional development
The following would be advantageous:
- Prior experience of teaching History and/or Politics in a secondary school environment (NB: for those with prior sixth form teaching experience, we would not expect applicants to have previous experience of teaching both History and Politics, nor A level and the IB.)
King’s is an extremely sought-after school with outstanding academic results and a vibrant co-curriculum. It strives to appoint able, committed and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every child at the school achieves their best. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.
If you are interested in this job opportunity, please visit our website to find out more and apply.
Closing date: 9am on Thursday 9th May 2024
Early applications are encouraged; interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.
King's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
Attached documents
About King's College School
King’s College School, Wimbledon is one of the most successful schools in the world, and our vibrant and caring community is a special place to learn and grow for boys aged 7-18 and girls aged 16-18. With over 1,500 pupils and 400 staff, we are located in one of the most attractive and peaceful parts of London, opposite 1,140 acres of countryside of Wimbledon and Putney Commons and just a short walk from the picturesque Wimbledon Village.
Head
Dr Anne Cotton
Values and vision
Our school was founded in 1829 by Royal Charter as the junior department of the university, King’s College London, and as such, intellectual aspiration and a progressive spirit are our heritage.
Today, we offer an education of the whole person, in Mind, Spirit and Heart, the enduring ethos of our foundation. Our guiding mission is to look outwards, to the world beyond school, and to life at 25: we look to the lives we are preparing our young people to lead, so that when the time comes, they are ready to forge the pathway they choose, and to make a purposeful impact.
We aim for each of our pupils to enjoy an exhilarating adventure of learning and to pursue academic excellence within a fun, caring, welcoming environment. Academic outcomes at A level, IB and GCSE consistently place King’s amongst the very top schools nationally and globally. Supporting our pupils to grow strong in spirit, in the shared values and qualities of character that will ground them, is equally important.
ISI report
"The academic standards achieved by pupils are outstanding... Pupils achieve outstanding academic, musical, sporting, linguistic and dramatic distinctions, actively encouraged by a strong culture of participation and the uncommonly wide choice of extra-curricular activities and range of opportunities on offer..."
"[Pupils] are confident to be themselves and find staff supportive and approachable in the school’s safe and friendly environment...The way in which pupils engage in contributing to the lives of others in the school, the local community and wider society is outstanding... Pupils demonstrate a great deal of respect for diversity within society... and the way in which they work with others is excellent."
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