Teacher of History & Politics, STREATHAM AND CLAPHAM HIGH SCHOOL GDST

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Job summary

A vibrant school in London seeks a dynamic Teacher of History and Politics to inspire students across various key stages. The role involves delivering engaging lessons and supporting students' academic development, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance benefit

Discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

Free lunches for all staff during term time

Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans

Cycle to Work scheme

Good transport links

Qualifications

• Experience as a subject teacher covering Key Stages 3 to 5.
• Ability to teach Government and Politics at A Level is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspiring History teaching at Key Stage 3, (I)GCSE, and A Level.
• Assist students with university applications.

Skills

History

Politics

Teaching

Education

Good honours degree

Job description

Teacher of History & Politics, STREATHAM AND CLAPHAM HIGH SCHOOL GDST

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Streatham & Clapham High School is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to join a thriving and ambitious History and Politics Department.

As a Teacher of History and Politics, you will deliver inspiring History teaching at Key Stage 3, (I)GCSE, and A Level, supporting the development and potential of students in the subject. You will assist students with university applications, as well as contribute to the school’s programme of safeguarding and pastoral care. The ability to teach Government and Politics at A Level would also be an advantage.

We are looking for a committed teacher with an enthusiasm for History and Politics. You will possess previous experience as a subject teacher covering Key Stages 3 to 5, along with experience of teaching the subject at GCSE and A Level. A good honours degree, as well as excellent professional and subject knowledge is also essential.

The History and Politics Department

History is a highly popular subject at both GCSE and A Level, with topics focusing on 20th-century international politics, Weimar and Nazi Germany, Tsarist and Communist Russia, and Modern Britain. At A Level, our Government and Politics course explores the political systems of the UK and the US, as well as key political ideologies.

The department offers a range of enrichment opportunities through the History and Politics Society and the school’s Kinza programme. We also organise visits to museums and galleries to enhance students’ learning and to make the most of London’s rich historical and cultural sites.

About Streatham & Clapham High School

Streatham & Clapham High School is a vibrant, exciting and fulfilling place in which to work. The School is characterised by a warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere. New colleagues are supported through a personalised induction programme.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
  
  
  

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Applications should be received no later than 08:00am, Monday 2 June 2025.

Interviews will take place on Friday 6 June 2025, though the school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate at any stage of the application process.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

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