Part-time Teacher of Social Sciences (Psychology Specialist)
John Mason School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1JBThis job expired on 21 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
21 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 June 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Psychology
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.7 FTE (other part-time arrangements considered)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS (if post threshold)
What skills and experience we're looking for
With a growing Sixth Form and a history of strong outcomes for students, our Social Sciences provision is expanding. We are looking to appoint a new member of the team from September 2023. You will be able to teach Psychology up to A-level.
Over recent years we have been adding to our offer as a faculty, which now includes Sociology A level, Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology, Psychology A level and GCSE, Philosophy A level, Business A level and GCSE and Health and Social Care and experience of teaching any other subject within our faculty offer would be desirable.
The ideal candidate will be:
Passionate about their subject(s); able to inspire students and help them to understand the real-world relevance of the social sciences.
Committed to supporting students to achieve their goals, particularly our growing and diverse sixth form.
Willing to contribute to a small but growing team with an increased range of subjects on offer.
Interested in contributing to our key development goals: closing the gaps through high-quality literacy teaching, inclusive teaching practices and diversity throughout our curriculum.
What the school offers its staff
In exchange, we offer you:
The chance to join a friendly, supportive and reflective team
Strong opportunities for ongoing professional development; through our Trust’s comprehensive programme of professional development and generous financial support for external opportunities (e.g. MSc)
The chance to work for a school where staff wellbeing and workload considerations are at the heart of decision-making.
A highly inclusive approach to flexible working: speak to us about part-time or other needs.
Commitment to safeguarding
Abingdon Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. The Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, di-versity and inclusion and welcomes applications from less well-represented groups in the school and Trust. Posts in regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and all shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose information about their previous criminal convic-tions. All staff are expected to promote fundamental British values.
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About John Mason School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1043 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- John Mason School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@abingdonlearningtrust.org
John Mason School is part of the Abingdon Learning Trust and is fully committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all its students and staff.
Arranging a visit to John Mason School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@abingdonlearningtrust.org.
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