Politics Teacher

Smart Teachers are seeking a dynamic and ambitious Politics Teacher to join a high-achieving and forward-thinking secondary academy in Hackney. This is a part-time role for three days a week (Mon–Wed) and will run on a fixed-term basis for the 2025/26 academic year.

About the role

The successful candidate will be required to teach Politics up to KS5, inspiring a diverse and intellectually curious cohort of students. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving Humanities department in a school known for its strong academic outcomes and inclusive ethos.

• Deliver high-quality Politics lessons across KS4 and KS5

• Contribute to a department passionate about political literacy, debate and global awareness

• Engage and challenge students through thought-provoking, contemporary teaching

• Support wider enrichment activities, such as guest speakers, debate clubs or trips to Parliament (optional)

• Collaborate effectively with a cohesive Humanities team

About the school

• A modern, oversubscribed secondary school located in the heart of Hackney

• Exceptional facilities, including state-of-the-art classrooms and sixth form provision

• Rated ‘Outstanding’ in personal development, behaviour and welfare

• Committed to developing staff at all stages of their career with high-quality CPD

• A calm, purposeful learning environment where student voice and diversity are celebrated

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Politics Teacher you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS)
• Proven experience teaching Politics to A-Level
• Strong subject knowledge, with a passion for UK and global political systems
• A commitment to inclusive and high-achieving education

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].