Teacher of A-Level Sociology

St George’s is proud to be launching a specialised A-Level programme in September 2025 to complement the already highly successful IB Diploma programme. We are seeking an outstanding teacher of A-Level Sociology to lead on the implementation of the course and join our team on a full-time basis. The ability to teach A-Level Business Studies, A-Level Politics or another humanity (History, Geography) up to IGCSE would be an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

1. To engage and motivate pupils to strive for the highest performance
2. To use tracking and monitoring to advance student learning
3. To keep abreast of curriculum developments and implement the National Curriculum,



IGCSE and A-Levels as appropriate and in alignment with departmental plans.
4. To develop and implement subject and departmental policies and adhere to protocols outlined in the whole school handbooks
5. To be aware of, and comply with, all the School policies including those for marking and assessment, teaching and learning and reporting
6. To develop and share schemes of work and resources
7. To contribute to the department development plan and promote the learning priorities of the school’s Vision, Mission and Values
8. To promote the wider aspirations and values of the school, the academic department and the Learner Profile

Pastoral

1. Demonstrate professional curiosity in relation to each student’s wellbeing and welfare, and foster the personal and social developments of each student in their care
2. Actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the school community
3. Create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully compliant with, all of the school’s pastoral policies
4. Be familiar with all the school’s policies on Health and Safety and be proactive in ensuring the safety of all members of the school community at all times
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Promote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst pupils
6. Be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children

Professional

1. Promote pride in the school among the pupil body through high standards of dress, behaviour and commitment
2. Ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner
3. Attend Parents’ Evenings, Assemblies and other school events during term time as the Principal may from time to time require
4. Be responsible for all school resources, particularly those in your care, reporting damage or loss to the appropriate authority within the school
5. Contribute to the virtual learning environment, the website, social media and publications in support of your work
6. Contribute to the school’s Self Evaluation and Development Plan
7. Foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances and ensuring that there is a record of this
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Carry out any reasonable professional request made by the Principal or Head of School

Formal Qualifications / Experience

1. A good UK Honours Degree (or equivalent)
2. A certified teaching qualification (i.e. Qualified Teacher Status)
3. A distinguished record of teaching
4. A strong record of professional development.

How to Apply

Reference Number 241207

Application Deadline Monday 20 January 2025, 4.00pm CEST

Start Date September 2025

Availability (full-time/part-time) Full-time

Contract Permanent (starting with one-year contract)

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Please complete an online application form via stgeorge.school.it/employment. Shortlisted candidates will have references taken up prior to interview.

Equal Opportunities





St George's is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally. Discrimination will not be made on the grounds of age, race, religion, disability, marital status, gender, re-assigned gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other basis.

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