Woolwich Polytechnic School
Head Teachers: Mr. B. Parker MA. BSc. (Econ.) NPQH
Mr. T. Plumb MA. BSc. NPQH
KS2 – KS3 Transition Teacher
We welcome applications from any outstanding
teacher, including primary trained teachers
Competitive Salary on the MPS or UPS + Inner London
depending on the candidate
Location: Woolwich Polytechnic School, Thamesmead, London,
SE28 8AT
Our vision is ‘success for everyone’ and we are looking for staff that
can bring this vision to reality. Woolwich Poly, part of the PolyMAT
multi academy trust, is an all-inclusive boys’ school (co-educational
at Post 16) and is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The school prides
itself on a culture of high standards and values from staff and pupils.
We are proud of our status as Lead School in the Network of
Excellence.
We are looking to appoint a talented, ambitious, dynamic and
exceptional Key Stage 2 or Key Stage 3 teacher who has the ability to
work with students to develop their self-esteem and confidence. It is
essential that you have an excellent rapport with students and are
focused on raising their standards of mathematics, literacy and social
skills.
ACE is a Key Stage 3 transition programme for pupils working below
the expected National Curriculum levels and have a variety of
additional needs. The curriculum is flexible and innovative
incorporating English and Maths. You will be a member of a
motivated and supportive team. The main activities will involve:
• Supporting developments in policy and practice
• Teaching Year 7 and 8 students involved in ACE (Accelerated
Curriculum Experience)
• Participate in self reviews and the quality assurance process
• Support, develop, share and model strategies for highly effective
practice
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
• Outstanding classroom practice
• The attitude and personal qualities to motivate less able students
• Proven track record of raising standards in terms of literacy with
Woolwich Polytechnic School is operated by POLYMAT which is a charitable company limited by guarantee and
registered in England and Wales, Reg no. 9078530. The registered office is at Hutchins Road, London SE28 8AT
Telephone (020) 8310 7000 Fax: (020) 8310 6464
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.woolwichpoly.co.uk
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less able students
• Excellent rapport building and forming solid relationships with students
• Give full support to the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy
• Be bound by the general teachers’ duties as laid down in the School
Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document – undertaking such duties as may be
reasonably expected, including involvement in extra-curricular activities.
Selection Criteria:
 To be a graduate.
 Successful completion of teaching practice or NQT year.
 To have highly effective classroom skills.
 To be able to set and maintain high expectations of work and behaviour.
 To have a good understanding of Equal Opportunities issues and a
determination to apply the school’s Equal Opportunities Policy in all aspects of
work as a professional.
 To be a reflective practitioner.
 To establish good working relationships with staff, students, parents and
carers.
There are plans for the Trust to grow, including the opening of a girls’ school
which has been approved by the DfE. This means there will be numerous
opportunities for promotion and staff to take on extra responsibilities; are you
ready to grow with us?
Did you know?
 We have been ranked top 3 in similar schools for the last 3 years
 We have been runner-up for the TES Secondary School of the Year twice
 72% of our students achieve A*-C in English and Maths
 86% of students make expected progress in English Language with 51%
making better than expected progress
 79% of students make expected progress in Maths with 48% making
better than expected progress
 Our KS4 VA for 2015 is 1038, in the top 5% of schools nationally
 Our KS4 outcomes are consistently outstanding
 We were the first secondary school in the country to achieve Exceptional
school status
 We are oversubscribed every year
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children, including the need for the successful candidate to undertake a
disclosure and barring check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The school is also committed to promoting equality, challenging
discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications
from all sections of the community.
The Closing date for applications is Thursday 6 October 2016.
Interviews are scheduled for the following week.