An enthusiastic and engaging teacher is required to join one of our leading departments in the Humanities and/or Social Sciences. This is a fixed term role from January 2027 for two terms working part-time (0.4-0.6).

Description

Required from: January 2027

Contract term: Two terms (January - July 2027)

Hours: Part time (0.4 - 0.6)

Salary: UQT/ECT/PL1/PL2

The role:

An enthusiastic and engaging teacher is required to join one of our leading departments in the Humanities and/or Social Sciences.

The successful candidate will be, above all, passionate about their relevant subject areas. They will be excited about sharing their subject passion with our students and ready to make a mark on our vibrant school community through their teaching.

The successful candidate will be required to teach Psychology A Level, and would ideally be able to deliver Key Stage 3 Philosophy, Religion and Ethics alongside.

This role is available from 0.4 (two days) to 0.6 (three days), depending on the subject offering of the successful candidate. Please indicate your preference in your cover letter, alongside the subjects you can offer. The working days required are Wednesday, Thursday and/or Friday.

The Departments:

Psychology is one of our most popular A Level choices, with many students pursuing the subject beyond Sixth Form. Students follow the AQA Specification A. Academic standards in Psychology are high, with most students expected to achieve A* - C in the A level examinations. The Department has a strong focus on the monitoring and tracking process to ensure there is support for students to achieve the highest grades of which they are capable. The department is well-resourced and facilities include interactive whiteboards, educational videos, interactive resource booklets and a wide variety of online platforms, such as Up Learn, all used to promote students’ independent learning.

Philosophy, Religion and Ethics is a highly regarded subject within the school and has an excellent academic reputation. At Key Stage 3 students use a worldviews approach to study the six major world religions and explore philosophical and moral issues related to life in the twenty-first century. The subject is a popular subject at GCSE and A Level and girls achieve impressive results. We follow the AQA specification at GCSE and OCR at A Level. The department runs an annual Philosothon competition with other local schools and invites in guest speakers and judges, providing a great opportunity to improve discussion and debate skills and to develop new ideas. The department also hosts an Interfaith event allowing students to explore a diversity of beliefs in our community. The subject has a broad reach across the whole school, and PRE teachers frequently collaborate with other departments. The department is also responsible for teaching the Sixth Form PPE Extend course, preparing students for applications to university in this subject.

About the School:

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 750 girls aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigour equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning.

Both pupils and staff are encouraged to find and develop their passions and talents, through clubs, societies and an extensive programme of CPD. All members of the NWC community are expected to act with compassion and integrity, with respect for others and the environment and an awareness of global responsibility.

Everyone is equally valued in our NWC family and our dynamic young women are proud of their school. Looking after one another and rejoicing in one another’s successes comes second nature to a NWC girl as does her ‘can-do’ attitude and drive.

Benefits:

• As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Good transport links
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Childcare vouchers, interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Access to the school gym and swimming pool
• Free school lunches
• Retail and lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
• Financial guidance and support

For further details and an application form please visit the school’s website at: www.northwoodcollege.net

Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented ethnicities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single aspect of a job description and person specification. At NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification or experience in the information provided.

Applications must be received by 9am on Friday 9 October.

Interviews will take place w/c 12 October.

References for shortlisted candidates will be taken up before the interview.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.