Politics Teacher

Job Role: Politics Teacher
Location: Hackney
Salary: £170 - £250 per day
Start Date: 22nd April 2025
Contract: Long Term until July 2025, Part Time (3 days a week – Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)

GSL Education London Branch is looking for a Politics Teacher to join a coeducational secondary school and sixth form in Hackney. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and passionate Politics Teacher to inspire students and support their academic progress. If you are an enthusiastic Politics Teacher with strong subject knowledge and a commitment to delivering high-quality lessons, we would love to hear from you!

Politics Teacher Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging Politics lessons up to Key Stage 4.
• Create a positive and stimulating learning environment that encourages debate and critical thinking.
• Prepare students for assessments and examinations with effective teaching strategies.
• Foster students’ understanding of political systems, ideologies, and current affairs.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Promote a love for politics and civic engagement among students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the Humanities department and share best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and attainment.
• Follow the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies.

Politics Teacher Requirements:

• Must hold UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• At least 2-3 years of UK-based teaching experience in secondary schools.
• Strong knowledge of the Politics curriculum up to KS4.
• Ability to inspire and challenge students to achieve their best.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• A passion for Politics and current affairs.
• A valid DBS registered on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

How to Apply:

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.