Teacher of History & Politics
| Posting date: | 06 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | MPS Outer London |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Sidcup, DA14 4JN |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3502 |
Summary
Job Advert
About the role:
Cleeve Park School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and driven Teacher of History with the potential to teach
A-Level Politics (Edexcel) - preferable but not essential - to join us from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a
candidate with outstanding teaching skills to join our journey of improvement. As a Teacher of History & Politics, there will be
an opportunity to teach A level and you will be responsible for securing the best possible outcomes for our students. Cleeve Park
is a place where traditional values meet innovation. If you want to join a highly successful team who are passionate about the
very best education for our young people, and you can inspire learners to seek what they do not yet know, then we want to hear
from you.
We are a popular, over subscribed 11-18 school and we expect all of our students to be committed to their learning, proud of
themselves and their community, and successful in all they do. We are situated in attractive grounds in the south of Bexley and
located within easy reach of the M25 with good access to both central London and rural Kent. We have excellent facilities,
including a 3G astro pitch and state of the art fitness centre. If you are seeking to be an inspirational and innovative
professional who can motivate and inspire students and really make a difference, then Cleeve Park is for you. We require someone
who will share our passion and ambition to provide an excellent education for our students, who are engaging and rewarding to work
with. We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and see work/life balance as a vital element to a fulfilling career. You will
receive ongoing support and CPD opportunities across the school and wider
TKAT family.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will
be required for the successful applicant. We welcome applications from current trainees working towards QTS who will be entering
into their ECT year from September. As an ECT you'll receive fantastic mentoring at the school, and also be part of a trust-wide
ECT programme to give you the best start in your teaching career. You will have access to a range of professional development
opportunities within the academy and also across the wider Trust, tailored to your career aspirations and areas for development.
If you would like to arrange a conversation with Executive Headteacher, Alex O’Donnell, please contact us for a convenient time.
We reserve the right to close the application process early if suitable candidates apply. Download details & an application form
from the school website: www.cleevepark-tkat.org Closing date for applications: 15th May 2026 Interview date: 21st May 2026
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
About the role:
Cleeve Park School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and driven Teacher of History with the potential to teach
A-Level Politics (Edexcel) - preferable but not essential - to join us from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a
candidate with outstanding teaching skills to join our journey of improvement. As a Teacher of History & Politics, there will be
an opportunity to teach A level and you will be responsible for securing the best possible outcomes for our students. Cleeve Park
is a place where traditional values meet innovation. If you want to join a highly successful team who are passionate about the
very best education for our young people, and you can inspire learners to seek what they do not yet know, then we want to hear
from you.
We are a popular, over subscribed 11-18 school and we expect all of our students to be committed to their learning, proud of
themselves and their community, and successful in all they do. We are situated in attractive grounds in the south of Bexley and
located within easy reach of the M25 with good access to both central London and rural Kent. We have excellent facilities,
including a 3G astro pitch and state of the art fitness centre. If you are seeking to be an inspirational and innovative
professional who can motivate and inspire students and really make a difference, then Cleeve Park is for you. We require someone
who will share our passion and ambition to provide an excellent education for our students, who are engaging and rewarding to work
with. We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and see work/life balance as a vital element to a fulfilling career. You will
receive ongoing support and CPD opportunities across the school and wider
TKAT family.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will
be required for the successful applicant. We welcome applications from current trainees working towards QTS who will be entering
into their ECT year from September. As an ECT you'll receive fantastic mentoring at the school, and also be part of a trust-wide
ECT programme to give you the best start in your teaching career. You will have access to a range of professional development
opportunities within the academy and also across the wider Trust, tailored to your career aspirations and areas for development.
If you would like to arrange a conversation with Executive Headteacher, Alex O’Donnell, please contact us for a convenient time.
We reserve the right to close the application process early if suitable candidates apply. Download details & an application form
from the school website: www.cleevepark-tkat.org Closing date for applications: 15th May 2026 Interview date: 21st May 2026
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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