Politics Teacher

Job Position: Politics Teacher
Location: Hackney
Salary: £150 - £240 per day
Start Date: January 2025
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

A dynamic and forward-thinking co-educational secondary school in Hackney is looking for a passionate and inspiring Politics Teacher to join their team from January 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented educator who is eager to shape young minds and deliver engaging lessons in political theory, government systems, and current affairs.

As a Politics Teacher, you will have the opportunity to guide students through the complexities of modern politics and foster a deep understanding of political ideologies, decision-making processes, and global issues. If you are enthusiastic about helping students critically engage with the world around them, this could be the perfect role for you

Politics Teacher Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in Politics for KS5 students.
• Create a positive and stimulating learning environment to engage students in debates and discussions.
• Develop students' analytical and critical thinking skills in understanding political systems, governance, and global affairs.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback to support their academic development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and enhance the Politics curriculum.
• Organise extracurricular activities such as debate clubs, mock elections, and guest speaker events.
• Support students in their preparation for A-level exams and higher education pathways.

Politics Teacher Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Politics at KS5 in a secondary school.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for Politics.
• Ability to create engaging and inclusive lesson plans.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Commitment to fostering a supportive and motivating learning environment.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

For more information or to register your interest in the Politics Teacher role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.