Citizenship Teacher (with possibility of TLR)

Overview

Mulberry School for Girls is an 11-18 comprehensive community school with 1,600 students on roll, close to Whitechapel and Shadwell in the London borough of Tower Hamlets. A successful and popular school in the local area, Mulberry\’s accolades include Leading Edge, Training School, Arts School, International School and Healthy Schools\’ status. The school is fully inclusive in all year groups, including the Sixth Form, and in July 2013 Ofsted graded the school \’Outstanding\’.

We are committed to supporting young people to overcome the barriers that poverty and social exclusion create, ensuring that all students are able to achieve their full potential. This has inspired us to build up a broad network of partnerships, incubating and invigorating student experience, opportunity, drive and success. There should be no barriers to a child’s future and society should, and can, be a level playing field. Aspiring for this to be reality we promise to: 1) Emphasise high quality subject teaching, reinforced by excellent support for learning and intervention. 2) Deliver inclusion services that assist personal development. 3) Provide excellent pastoral care so no student goes unsupported. 4) Continually develop strong leadership and have high levels of expertise in education.

Our partners: we have a wide range of external partners in higher education, business, industry, the arts and the sciences who contribute extensively and fundamentally to our extra-curricular activities. Partners include Bank of America, Barts Health NHS Trust, British Film Institute, Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd, National Theatre, The Prince\’s Trust, Southbank Centre and WOW Foundation.

What we are looking for

As a main scale teacher, you will provide excellent teaching of the subject and be a role model to students. You will be a qualified teacher and be fully up to date with curriculum developments. You will work closely with the Head of department on a process of continuous improvement, ensuring that the school continues to deliver even better outcomes for students. The department has a strong track record for developing staff, their teaching, and achieving outstanding outcomes in a supportive environment. There are also significant opportunities for progression and permanent leadership positions within the school. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team which aims to inspire, motivate and challenge every student at all levels.

We also prioritise Encouraging a happy and healthy work environment and take staff wellbeing seriously at Mulberry Schools Trust. Here are just some of the great benefits for all staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent teaching of the subject and be a role model to students.
• Be a qualified teacher and be fully up to date with curriculum developments.
• Work closely with the Head of Department on continuous improvement to deliver better outcomes for students.
• Contribute to a department with a strong track record of developing staff and achieving outstanding outcomes in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status (QTS) as a main scale teacher.
• Up to date with curriculum developments.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension scheme
• Free breakfast
• Free gym onsite
• Paid sabbatical opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant with outdoor roof terrace
• Annual programme of conferences and Trust wide events with high profile speakers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual service award
• Long service award

How to apply

You will need to complete the application form on the online TES application form which includes your letter of application explaining why you are the perfect person for this rare and exciting opportunity. Please be aware that we can\’t accept any CVs for this post. Please complete your application directly online via TES. If you have any questions about the role or the process, please get in touch with us at hr@mulberryschoolforgirls.org.

Closing Date: 9am, 6th October 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Start Date: January 2025

We will shortlist and interview on rolling basis so early applications encouraged. Applications are evaluated as they come in and if your application is considered, you may be contacted before the closing date. Please note that all our interviews have a two-stage process. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. We are dedicated to equality and valuing diversity. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date of the position, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will seek references on shortlisted candidates and may approach previous employers for information to verify experience or qualifications before interview.

As a main scale teacher, you will provide excellent teaching of the subject and be a role model to students. You will be a qualified teacher and be fully up to date with curriculum developments. You will work closely with the Head of department on a process of continuous improvement, ensuring that the school continues to deliver even better outcomes for students.

The department has a strong track record for developing staff, their teaching, and achieving outstanding outcomes in a supportive environment. There are also significant opportunities for progression and permanent leadership positions within the school. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team which aims to inspire, motivate and challenge every student at all levels. We take staff wellbeing seriously at Mulberry Schools Trust, here are just some of the great benefits for all staff.