History Teacher with Sociology and/or Government and Politics

History at KS 3/4/5 with either Sociology or Politics at KS5, you are welcome to come into school to have an informal chat.

St Paul’s School for Girls

Tel: 0121 454 0895

Headteacher: Dr D.E Casserly

History Teacher with Sociology and/or Government and Politics

Required for January or February 2027 – One year contract, either full time or part time

The Governing Body wish to appoint a dynamic, inspirational and well-qualified teacher to teach History with Sociology and/or Government and Politics within our school. All levels of experience will be considered.

St Paul’s is an outstanding Catholic comprehensive school. Our students thrive and achieve excellent results with a Progress 8 score of 1.4 for 2024. We are regularly ranked by TES as one of the highest achieving comprehensive schools in the country.

History is offered across all key stages whereas Sociology and Government and Politics are offered at key stage 5. These 3 subjects very popular at Key Stage 4 and 5 and students achieve well in them. In 2026, 82% of all A levels achieved were at a grade A*-B, 47% of which were grade A*-A.

The successful candidate must have:

• The ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents
• The ability to inspire and engage students in Social Sciences
• A passion for promoting and delivering extracurricular opportunities within Social Science
• A positive attitude towards helping students overcome barriers to learning

We offer:

• A school culture that values and appreciates quality teaching and learning
• An established and comprehensive induction programme
• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management with excellent CPL at all levels
• A supportive and friendly environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
• A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all
• A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff

Please return your completed application form and one side of A4 stating your suitability for the post.

Please complete an application form using this link