Teacher of Citizenship & Politics

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (Actual) Outer London main or upper pay scale

Start Date: January 2026

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and committed Teacher of Citizenship and Politics to join our school.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach citizenship at KS3 & KS4 and politics at KS5.
• Have a proven track record of raising achievement enabling students to achieve their potential.
• Be able to deliver innovative and creative lessons.
• Have a commitment to improving the life chances of all our students; being willing to go the extra distance to do so.

Carshalton High School for Girls, a member of the Girl’s Learning Trust, is a high achieving school in the suburbs of south London. Confirmed as “Good” by Ofsted in January 2023, we achieved our best exam results to date in Summer 2025.

We offer:

• An aspirational vision of education.
• A continuous programme of CPD with the opportunity for national qualifications.
  
• A welcoming, friendly and supportive environment.
• A school that has wellbeing as a high priority for students and staff.
• Benefits including pension scheme, a two week October half term holiday, cycle to work scheme, free tea/coffee/milk in the staff room, staff events at the end of each term, eligibility for a Blue Light Card and Health & Wellbeing Plan membership.

The school is a short walk from Carshalton station with London Victoria is approximately a 30 minute journey by Southern trains and London St Pancras is approximately 45 minutes by Thameslink. The school is also within car and bus commuting range of South London and Surrey.

Key Application Dates

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 5 November 2025

Interview date: w/c 10 November 2025

Start Date: January 2026

Our commitment

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.

Please see our Recruitment pack for more details about our school, the and person specification.