Head of Politics
Ref: SCH-MCS-0019Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 0.00 Weeks per Year: 0.000 Pay Grade: CompetitiveThe Role
Magdalen College School, founded in 1480, is one of the country’s leading independent day schools.
We are seeking to appoint a Head of Politics to join our thriving Politics department. Further details of the position can be found in the attached job pack.
The school’s Teaching Staff application must be completed in full. Please also upload your covering letter addressed to the Master, Miss Helen Pike, to the Application Supporting Information section.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 12th February.
Applicants who only send a CV will be automatically rejected.
Magdalen College School is committed to the safeguarding of pupils, and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the school’s pre-employment medical questionnaire, plus sight of relevant original ID documentation
Benefits
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| Other | There is a wide range of benefits available to staff, including a free lunch. The school has a fully equipped gym which is available for staff use, and staff may also enjoy access to the University of Oxford’s Rosenblatt Swimming Pool. Tennis courts are available, and there is a comprehensive programme of staff sports clubs. Staff also have the opportunity to join choirs and music groups, and to get involved in drama productions. |
| Pension | MCS offers teaching staff a choice of pension arrangements; a Defined Contribution scheme with an employer contribution of 23.68% or the Teachers' Pension Scheme with a salary sacrifice arrangement. Sta ff may move between the two schemes as suits their needs. The Master will discuss the pension with any offer of appointment. |
| School fee remission | School fee remission is available for permanent members of staff whose sons and/or Sixth Form daughters are offered a place at the school following entrance tests and interviews, and is currently 50% pro rata subject to a minimum FTE of 50%. In addition, 20% fee remission is available pro rata for permanent MCS staff who have daughters attending Headington Rye, subject to a minimum of 50% FTE. |
Qualifications
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| Degree in related subject specialism |
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Skills
| Relevant Skills | |
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| Show clear commitment to safeguarding children |
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| Show Clear Enthusiasm for Subject |
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| Be willing to contribute to other areas of school life, such as games, music, drama, CCF or other activities |
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| Act as the pastoral tutor to a Senior School houseroom (tutor group) |
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| Support the progress of all pupils studying Subject by taking a role in departmental support, enrichment and partnerships sessions |
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| Set clear expectations for pupil behaviour within an encouraging classroom environment |
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| Qualifications | |
| Be a well-qualified graduate of Subject or a related discipline; |
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| Leadership | |
| Ability to inspire, set clear direction and motivate staff |
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Related Documents
Safeguarding Information
Magdalen College School is committed to the safeguarding of pupils, and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the school’s pre-employment medical questionnaire, plus sight of relevant original ID documentation and degree certificate(s).
This role will be in regulated activity and will require a children’s barred list check as well as an enhanced DBS check. The enhanced DBS check is due to this role being exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Magdalen College School
Magdalen College School
Cowley Place
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX4 1DZ
Recruitment
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