History and Politics Teacher - Full-time

Thamesview School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-5407-563T
• Posted:28/04/2025
• Pay:MPS1 to UPS3
• Start Date:Sept 2025
• App Close Date:02/06/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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History and Politics Teacher

(Full Time/Perm)

Required for a September 2025 start

Do you want to join an expanding, ambitious and modern secondary schools in Kent rated “Good” in the last Ofsted inspection of May 2024? The Humanities Department are currently expanding the History and Politics Team and are seeking to appoint an inspirational and committed teacher who shares the same values; engaging, empowering and encouraging students to fulfil their fullest potential.

Thamesview is a school where everyone is expected to do their best and our drive to improve means staff can really make their mark and develop professionally. We are proud to develop both academic and vocational qualifications to ensure all our students achieve their full potential.

We benefit from a new school building that provides innovative learning environments.

We are committed to providing high quality learning experiences for our children and supporting our staff through excellent CPD opportunities and bespoke leadership pathways. We are looking for candidates with drive and wanting to progress quickly.

Humanities Department Information:

• A supportive Department with varying levels of experience within the Team
• Collaborative approach in order to support workload and wellbeing of staff
• Recently remapped and refreshed SoW and resources which are distributed amongst the team (KS3 and KS4)
• A developing KS5 A-Level offer to our 6^th Form Students
• Capacity for Professional Promotion within the Department

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Is passionate about History and Politics
• Is enthusiastic and able to demonstrate innovative and creative teaching practices
• Can work collaboratively as well as use personal initiative
• Be eager to inspire and motivate students to exceed expectations
• Has high aspirations for all students

As a school, we can offer you:

• A friendly place to work, where all members of staff are valued as people as well as professionals
• Low staff turnover
• Active support with your career development
• Many CPD opportunities such as NPQML, NPQSL, coaching and more
• Students that are proud of their school and performing well in Progress Eight, in comparison to many other schools
• Very well looked after school site and facilities that are only 15 years old and very modern

If you are interested in finding out more about this position please visit our website www.thamesviewsch.co.uk or email our HR Manager on k.mcgowan@thamesview.kent.sch.uk 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.

Appointment to this post will require an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the school

Thamesview School is a place where every member of school is encouraged to have the highest aspirations in their personal and academic lives. Our students are encouraged to become globally aware citizens who embrace high moral standards.

We place Teaching and Learning at the very core of everything we do and are committed to empowering students to become:

• aspirational • confident in learning • adaptable • creative • responsible

Our school emphasises the importance of core skills and the importance of the fundamental skills involved, particularly in English and maths, and in all other curriculum areas. Our rich curriculum enables each student to make progress on a pathway which is right for them. This means that the school offers both academic and vocational qualifications so that each individual is fully prepared to maintain strong habits of learning throughout their lives and to be fully prepared to participate in society as lifelong learners.

Thamesview School cares for its students so that everyone feels safe and is able to learn. Our ethos of care and respect permeates through every aspect of school life. Students are encouraged to act with integrity and honesty in every aspect of their lives and to ensure that they leave school with a tenacity to succeed and willingness to make positive contributions to our society.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kay McGowan
• Address:Thong Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4LF
• Telephone: 01474 566552
• Email: k.mcgowan@thamesview.kent.sch.uk

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