Teacher of Government & Politics

Protocol Education Ltd; Ilford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Teacher of Government & Politics for a vibrant secondary school in East London. You will educate students in KS4 and KS5, sparking their interest in current affairs. Ideal candidates will have QTS and experience in secondary education, along with strong classroom management skills. This temporary position offers weekly pay and dedicated consultant support.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE access to online CPD Academy

Dedicated support from local consultant

Quick placement process

Referral rewards

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Government & Politics at secondary level (KS5 desirable).
• Ability to engage young people with politics.
• Strong classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Government & Politics across KS4 & KS5.
• Plan and deliver engaging, thought-provoking lessons.
• Support students to achieve their best in exams.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring classroom environment.

Skills

Passion for politics

Strong classroom management

Adaptability

Education

QTS (or equivalent recognised teaching qualification)

Job description

Job Title: Teacher of Government & Politics (Secondary)

Location: East London
Start Date: After October Half-Term 2025
Contract: Temporary (with potential for extension)

About the Role

We’re working with a vibrant East London secondary school looking for a passionate Government & Politics Teacher to join their team after October half-term.

This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire and engage students with a subject that couldn’t be more relevant today. You’ll be delivering lessons across KS4 and KS5, encouraging critical thinking and sparking debate on the issues shaping our world.

What the School Offers

• Supportive SLT and department colleagues

• Engaged students with a real interest in Politics and current affairs

• Modern facilities and excellent teaching resources

• Opportunities to get involved with enrichment and debate clubs

What You’ll Be Doing

• Teaching Government & Politics across KS4 & KS5

• Planning and delivering engaging, thought-provoking lessons

• Supporting students to achieve their best in exams and beyond

• Creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring classroom environment

What You’ll Need

• QTS (or equivalent recognised teaching qualification)

• Experience teaching Government & Politics at secondary level (KS5 desirable)

• A passion for politics and the ability to make it engaging for young people

• Strong classroom management and adaptability

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)

• FREE access to our online CPD Academy

• Dedicated support from your local consultant

• Streamlined registration and quick placement process

• Referral rewards when you recommend a colleague

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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