Social Science Teacher
Astor Secondary School, Dover, Kent, CT17 0AS29 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
24 May 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
3 April 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Social sciences
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Astor Secondary School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Social Science Teacher to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and challenge students in subjects such as Sociology, Psychology, and Criminology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons that foster critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Assess, track, and report on student progress in line with school policies.
- Contribute to curriculum development and innovative teaching strategies.
- Provide support and guidance to students, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Participate in departmental and whole-school initiatives to enhance learning.
Essential Requirements:
- A relevant degree in Social Sciences or a related field.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Experience teaching Social Science subjects at KS4 and KS5.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to professional development and student success.
Desirable:
- Experience teaching a range of Social Science disciplines.
- A passion for integrating contemporary social issues into the curriculum.
- Ability to contribute to extracurricular activities related to Social Sciences.
What the school offers its staff
The school offers a happy and rewarding working environment, where staff and pupils share warm relationships. Professional development and staff wellbeing is valued at all levels. We also offer an expanding benefits package which includes an excellent Employee Support Programme (which includes free counselling support, GP appointments and wellbeing resources), a great salary-based pension scheme, a wellbeing day in term time, a staff discount scheme, and eye-care scheme and free tea and coffee on site.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Legislation.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@samphirestar.com
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Astor Secondary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 782 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Astor Secondary School website
- Email address
- hr@samphirestar.com
At Astor Secondary School, we wholeheartedly believe in the power of education to transform lives and in our collective responsibility to ensure that "Achievement for All" is not just a motto, but a living reality.
The school offers a welcoming, supportive and caring environment for staff. Professional development and staff wellbeing is valued at all levels. We also offer an expanding benefits package which includes an excellent Employee Support Programme (which includes free counselling support, GP appointments and wellbeing resources), a great salary-based pension scheme, a wellbeing day in term time, a staff discount scheme, an eye-care scheme and free tea and coffee on site.
Our school is a place where we embrace diversity, celebrate individuality, and foster a culture of inclusivity.
Arranging a visit to Astor Secondary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@samphirestar.com.
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