About this role
Applications from all faiths are welcomed
Applications from ECTs are welcomed
HISTORY and POLITICS at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
The College is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, high performing and enthusiastic individual to the full-time post of Teacher of Politics with History, who will lead and inspire students.
The History & Politics Department at Notre Dame is lively, dynamic and progressive in terms of its approaches to delivering the specification and topics we currently offer. We have a wealth of experience and professional knowledge and would welcome applications from teachers who feel they could make an immediate contribution to the teaching of Politics at A level.
Currently, around 200 students study Edexcel A level Politics specification. We are looking for someone who could offer teaching across the specification: We deliver
Paper 1: UK Politics, Paper 2: UK Government and Paper 3B: Global Politics
There is a friendly and professional atmosphere within the department and a strong emphasis on encouraging a positive rapport between staff and students in the pursuit of academic success. There is a wealth of experience and professional knowledge and an encouragement to undertake CPD.
The department has made a major contribution to the academic standing of the College, both locally and nationally. The vast majority of students from the department go on to study at University with many students achieving places at Britain’s top universities.
The department also offers a suite of extra-curricular opportunities, including trips to Berlin and Westminster as well as visits by a wide range of speakers including many local MPs and academic speakers. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the extra-curricular offer. We would welcome applications from recently qualified teachers and ECTs.
MAIN DUTIES
Teaching and Learning:
· To provide high quality learning, teaching and assessment in accordance with the dut