6 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    11 May 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    5 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Social sciences

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a Social Sciences teacher, with QTS who can teach Health and Social Care and at least one other Social Sciences subject that we offer (RE, PSHE, Sociology, Citizenship and Psychology).

This is an exciting opportunity for a specialist or an Early Career Teacher who can deliver high-quality teaching across all ability levels up to Level 3, and who is committed to making a real difference to students’ lives.

We are looking for a teacher who brings energy and creativity to the classroom, with excellent planning and strong behaviour management skills. You will have the ability to engage and inspire learners through a range of teaching approaches, bringing the subject to life with meaningful, real-world connections. This is an exciting time to be a vocational teacher with the move towards V-levels in the coming years.

This role offers the chance to be part of a supportive and ambitious team.

Please be prepared to attend an interview on one of the following days:

Friday 15th May

Monday 18th May

Tuesday 19th May

Please note if applications are received in advance of the deadline date we may interview earlier than the dates stated above.


What the school offers its staff

Staff Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, subscription to the Teachers' Pension Scheme and for Support Staff the Local Government Pension Scheme, Southfields Academy has a great deal to offer those that work here.

Staff are automatically enrolled as members of the Aspire Centre which is the Academy's onsite sports centre and adult learning facility. Staff can use the fitness suite and the swimming pool during supervised sessions before the school day begins and after school.

Staff are provided with tea and coffee during break time and there is a designated staff counter in the dining room at which staff can purchase food at cost price during the school day.

The Academy has a private day nursery available at a discount to all Academy Staff, subject to spaces being available. Subject to the position and to negotiation with the Principal, part time working is supported at all levels.

EAP Support.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Southfields Academy

School type
Academies, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1179 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

At Southfields we aim to create a culture of tolerance and respect for others, where students and staff work together to improve. Our vision is to develop a provision that will secure the best life chances for our students once they leave Southfields Academy. This environment must inspire each individual in the community to be the very best that they can be. At Southfields we have the highest expectations of achievement and behaviour and offer a nurturing and supportive environment where we celebrate difference and ensure that everyone meets their full potential. We value every individual and commit to ensuring everyone feels supported and listened to.

We offer the highest quality educational experience, aiming to inspire a generation of lifelong learners, who take pride in their achievements and take ownership of their learning. We believe creativity and imagination are the key to developing future passions and talents. We have a positive, “can do” attitude, believing that the sky is our limit, and we will think creatively and innovatively to meet the needs of our learners and our community.

A successful Southfields student will be one that understands the world we live in and is curious and keen to develop further by learning from others around them. This student will leave Southfields ready for their next stage in education or employment, equipped to learn and to grow.

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