Politics and Citizenship Teacher with additional responsibility as KS3 Co-ordinator in London

The Bridge Academy – an exceptional, high-performing and inclusive secondary school committed to ensuring every student succeeds at a good university or equivalent, thrives in their chosen field and lives a great life – is seeking a Politics and Citizenship Teacher with additional responsibility as KS3 Co-ordinator . This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate subject specialist to combine excellent classroom practice with a key role in developing the KS3 Politics and Citizenship curriculum, assessment and intervention.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering stimulating and challenging Politics and Citizenship lessons which meet the needs of all learners.
• Ensuring students are engaged with and enjoy Politics and Citizenship, raising attainment and promoting the subject across the Academy.
• Maintaining high expectations of students’ behaviour and achievement, and establishing excellent relationships with students.
• Monitoring and recording student progress using Assessment for Learning strategies and in accordance with Academy assessment policies.
• Working with the Politics and Citizenship Subject Leader to develop the curriculum and support the Academy’s Politics and Citizenship provision.
• Contributing to the wider life of the Academy, including enrichment activities, field and residential trips and extra-curricular clubs.
• Building partnerships with parents, community groups and local organisations.
• Leading and co-ordinating all matters relating to KS3 Politics and Citizenship, including curriculum planning and development.
• Planning schemes of learning, organising assessments and ensuring consistency in the delivery of the KS3 curriculum.
• Tracking, monitoring and analysing KS3 student performance, including assessment and examination data.
• Liaising with the Politics and Citizenship Subject Leader on curriculum development and planning for each academic year.
• Ensuring robust systems for tracking and monitoring KS3 homework, assessment and behaviour.
• Leading KS3 intervention meetings and planning and implementing coherent programmes of in-class and additional support.
• Monitoring the standard of lessons and ensuring teaching and learning align with student aspirational targets.

Skills and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree or equivalent.
• Relevant specialist qualifications and experience, with the ability to teach up to Key Stage 5.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for high-quality teaching and learning.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of curriculum requirements and developments within Politics and Citizenship.
• Secure knowledge and understanding of a range of Assessment for Learning strategies.
• Ability to make effective personalised provision for all students, including those with English as an additional language and special educational needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures, and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current educational developments in Politics and Citizenship relevant to whole-school issues.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate students and colleagues to recognise and respond to the diverse needs of learners.
• Ability to design opportunities for learners to develop their literacy, ICT and thinking skills.
• Commitment to equality, continuing professional development and improving practice through reflection and feedback.
• Commitment to the Academy’s mission and values of Hard Work, Integrity and Kindness.
• Energy, enthusiasm, determination and an insistence on high standards.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to learn new skills and approaches and share experience with others.
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme with employer contributions.
• Interest-free annual season ticket loans.
• Cycle Scheme and Green Commute Initiative.
• Headspace mindfulness programme.
• Contributions towards eye tests and glasses, subject to eligibility.
• Work + Family Space services, including backup care support and confidential expert advice.
• Access to an award-winning building with state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment.
• Staff social events.

Salary:

Main Pay Scale (MPS) or Upper Pay Scale (UPS) plus TLR2a (a 3.5% inflationary increase will be applied to the teachers’ pay scales by the end of December 2026).