Secondary RE & Sociology Teacher required

Ark John Keats Academy, Enfield 

September 2024 Start, Permanent full time (Flexible/Part-time working will be considered)

Paid to scale, Ark MPS or UPS (Outer London) £35,368- £47,152 or £49,498-£53,230, depending on experience.

Ark John Keats Academy in Enfield is currently looking for an experienced RE & Sociology Teacher to join their talented teaching team. This is a full-time, long-term contract that starts in September 2024.

The School

Ark John Keats Academy is a school that prides itself on providing great teaching, exemplary student behaviour and unrivalled opportunities beyond the classroom. Teachers are dedicated and they strive to help each student gain a firm knowledge and understanding so that their passion for their subjects grows. Ark John Keats Academy is based in Enfield and is easily commutable with good transport links.

We aspire for all our children to have the academic knowledge necessary to enable them to progress to university, for pupils to have a love of learning and curiosity about the world, and for them to be polite, well-mannered young people who take responsibility for their choices and drive their own destinies.

Ark John Keats is part of Ark Schools, a hugely successful network serving pupils from deprived communities. 

About the role 

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable RE & Sociology Teacher to join our team.  The successful candidate would be able to teach both A-Level sociology and RE to at least one key stage. This is an opportunity to work as part of a highly effective team and learn from excellent teachers and leaders. Both are popular subjects, with students achieving excellent outcomes at GCSE and A-Level, and many pursuing related degrees at university.

We are looking for someone who aligns with our approach to curriculum and teaching. The successful candidate will work closely with other teachers and leaders, as well as across the Ark network to secure excellent outcomes for our children. This would be a good opportunity for an experienced teacher or an ECT looking to grow their career in an exciting and high performing school.

Responsibilities

• Help to set high expectations for the department so that all students are inspired, motivated and challenged to reach their full potential
• Create a positive climate for learning by partaking in the RE departments implementation of lesson routines and consistently and fair application of behaviour systems
• Develop strong partnerships and ensure regular communication with parents
• Be active in issues of student welfare and support
• Complete duties around the school, modelling best practice for all staff

Requirements

• Mastery of and enthusiasm for Religious Education & Sociology
• Knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum
• Experience of reflecting on and improving teaching practice to increase student achievement
• Experience of interpreting student data to drive lesson planning and student progress
• Experience of raising attainment in a challenging environment
• Experience of leading successful enrichment which inspires and motivates learners
• Effective and systematic behaviour management
• Must hold QTS or equivalent teaching qualifications
• Must hold Right to work in the UK
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to process one
• Must be able to provide a minimum of 2 professional references to cover the last 2 years

If you are interested in this role please apply now and a member of The Supply Register Team will be in touch! Please note we are only able to accept applications from those