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Sociology Teacher
Fort Pitt Grammar School, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6TJDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
21 May 2026 at 2pm
Date listed
20 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Sociology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Main/Upper Pay Scale + TLR2C (possible pastoral role for the right candidate).
Sociology Teacher job summary
We are seeking an inspirational teacher to help drive our students and the department on to even greater heights. We want you to inspire students, raise their aspirations and unlock their potential. It would be desirable to find someone who has proven experience at KS5, can deliver high quality lessons and secure outstanding outcomes for our students, but we also want someone who can build excellent relationships with both students and parents. Applications are warmly welcomed from colleagues with a varied experience, and previous Grammar School experience is definitely not necessary.
To be successful at Fort Pitt, you will:
Provide exceptional support to ensure our students make outstanding progress across all key stages
Commit to our supportive but challenging ethos and culture
Be a team player but also have the initiative to work independently
Constantly challenge yourself to become a better practitioner
Be committed to enabling our successful extra-curricular programme
Enjoy working with young people and have a good sense of humour!
In return, we will offer you:
A happy school where all students are enthusiastic and keen to learn
An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
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 break in October
Cycle to work scheme
For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | Fort Pitt Grammar School
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Mary Burling on 01634 842359 or headteacher@fortpitt.co.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.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting 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".
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Fort Pitt Grammar School
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 987 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fort Pitt Grammar School website
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