Vacancies
Teaching vacancies - ONE VACANCY
Teacher of Psychology and Sociology
Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London)
Job Type: Part-Time (0.4-0.8), Fixed-Term Contract
Start Date: 01 September 2025
Apply By: 08 April 2025
Job Overview
We are looking for a creative, passionate and dynamic professional to work within the Psychology and Sociology Department. This post would suit a dedicated professional at any stage of their teaching career. You would be delivering Key stage 5 Psychology and Key stage 4 Sociology (currently under the AQA Exam board).
As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.
Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Monday 07 April 2025 although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.
Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk.
Interview dates TBC.
Candidates should be advised that if they have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, they should assume that they have not been shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to the Headteacher or Department Leader regarding this post or if you have any questions, please contact HR (recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk).
Teacher of Psychology and Sociology (FTC) - Application Pack
Support staff vacancies - TWO VACANCIES
Librarian
Salary: LBR Scale 5, Points 12-15 (£26,133 - £27,300 Actual Salary)
Job Type: Term Time, Permanent
Start Date: 01 September 2025
Apply By: 25 April 2025
Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate, innovative, and student-centered School Librarian to lead our library as a dynamic learning hub. The ideal candidate will be a champion of reading, research, and digital literacy, with a deep understanding of how to support students' academic and personal growth. You will play a key role in fostering a love of literature, guiding students in developing critical information skills, and collaborating with staff to enhance curriculum delivery.
As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.
Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Thursday 24 April 2025 although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.
Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk.
Interviews will be scheduled at the beginning of May.
Candidates should be advised that if they have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, they should assume that they have not been shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to the Headteacher or Department Leader regarding this post or if you have any questions, please contact HR (recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk).
Application Form - Support Staff
Cover Supervisor
Salary: LBR Scale 5, Points 12-15 (£31,524 - £32,931 - Actual Salary)
Job Type: Term Time, Permanent and Fixed Term available
Start Date: 01 September 2025
Apply By: 22 April 2025
Job Overview
This is an important role, providing the successful applicant/s with the opportunity to support the school in ensuring that, where necessary, lessons are covered by a dedicated professional who is fully committed to supporting the school’s behaviour management and teaching and learning strategies.
The right candidate/s will have the drive and ambition to demonstrate excellent practice within the classroom across the school. They will put young people first and have the highest expectations of themselves, the pupils and others. Great interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with pupils as well as the following of the school’s behaviour systems and procedures are key to effective classroom management.
If successful, you will join an existing team of three cover supervisors. You will cover lessons as required and this could be daily or sometimes you will be within a particular subject and department for a period of time, all dependent on need. We teach a broad curriculum and therefore the subjects will vary, for example from English, Maths and History, to Food and Nutrition, Spanish and Dance. As part of our staff, you will be supported and included in our continuous professional development focused on the curriculum, and approaches to teaching and behaviour. You will be expected to follow our Teaching and Learning Policy with the aim of continuously developing and strengthening yourself in the best practice for lesson delivery.
The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Monday 21 April 2025, although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.
Please state clearly on your application form whether you are applying for our Permanent or Fixed Term Contract role.
Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk.
Interviews will take place w/c: Monday 28 April 2025.
Candidates should be advised that if they have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, they should assume that they have not been shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to the Headteacher or Department Leader regarding this post or if you have any questions, please contact HR (recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk).