Social Science Teacher
Walderslade School, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
20 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
6 June 2025
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Social Sciences
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale
Social Science Teacher job summary
Are you passionate about shaping young minds through Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Child Development, or Health & Social Care?
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Social Sciences Teacher to join our thriving department at a secondary school that is proudly on a journey of improvement. Our Social Sciences team is well-established, supportive, and committed to raising standards and enhancing the learning experience for all our students.
This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire and engage learners across a broad and growing Social Sciences curriculum. Whether you're an experienced teacher or at the start of your career, you'll find a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your passion for education can truly flourish.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a strong subject knowledge in one or more areas of the Social Sciences.
- Is eager to contribute to ongoing curriculum development.
- Believes in the power of education to change lives.
- Wants to be part of a team that is driven, reflective, and ambitious for every student.
If you're ready to help shape the future of our young people and be part of a school that values progress, collaboration, and care, we would love to hear from you.
Inspire curiosity. Empower learners. Teach Social Sciences!
In return, we will offer you:
- An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
- Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
- Care First Employee Assistance Programme
- Non-contributory membership of Benenden Private Health Care Cover
- Membership of the Teachers Government Pension Scheme
- Two-Week Half Term in October
- Cycle To Work Scheme
For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Walderslade & Greenacre Schools Partnership
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Louise Campbell on 01634 861593 or via email campl313@wgsp.org.uk
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.
Safeguarding Commitment
Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".
Equality & Inclusivity Statement
At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Walderslade School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- Up to 949 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Walderslade School website
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