Sociology Teacher (with the ability to also teach criminology)
Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ, Isleworth, TW7 6XF22 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
18 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Sociology
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time as specified within the STPCD
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
EDUCATION
Good Honours Degree or equivalent in relevant subject
Evidence of continuing professional development
Post graduate qualification
Relevant higher degree or professional qualification
EXPERIENCE
Experience of being a form teacher
ICT Proficiency
Evidence of commitment to extended learning for students beyond the classroom
Active involvement in the promotion of equal opportunities
Experience of working with parents/carers and external agencies
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
A passion for the subject and knowledge and skills to inspire students
Willingness to teach Sociology or Criminology to KS5
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Excellent communicator – sensitive and effective
An ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people including students, parents/carers, Governors and colleagues
Knowledge, skill and intelligent use of data to inform intervention strategies to improve outcomes for students
A keen interest in how students learn and experience of putting this knowledge into practice
Desire to be a Tutor and support the school’s programme for care, welfare and guidance
Knowledge and understanding of current educational issues
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding
A commitment to Equal Opportunities
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Ambition and vision
A commitment to sustaining and raising achievement, attainment and aspirations of all students
Have the ability to work in a team
A sense of humour and perspective
Ability to work under pressure and remain positive, enthusiastic and resilient
Reflective and analytical
Energy, imagination and personal commitment
Personal and professional commitment to the philosophies of school improvement and effectiveness
Supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos
Potential and capacity to grow professionally and aspire further to take responsibility and lead
What the school offers its staff
A caring, happy school with a strong Catholic ethos
Friendly and committed staff who are supportive and open to new ideas Enthusiastic and well behaved children who enjoy learning
Close links and group support from other schools within the FCJ network and and Gaudete Trust in this exciting time in our development
An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development Prospective
Commitment to safeguarding
Gumley House School FCJ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subjected to a series of checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) publication.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to dgodwin@gumleyhouse.com
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1107 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ website
- Email address
- dgodwin@gumleyhouse.com
- Phone number
- 020 8568 8692
With over 180 years of experience in Catholic education, Gumley is a designated ‘World Class’ school with a long tradition of educating girls (and boys in the Sixth form) to make a difference to our world. The school was established in 1841 by Marie Madeleine d’Houet, foundress of the Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ) an international society of Catholic sisters working in many parts of the world. In the UK, there are five FCJ schools; each with its own identity but bound together by the tenets of the FCJ Philosophy of Education based on Ignatian principles.
Six core FCJ values of companionship, dignity, justice, hope, excellence and gentleness are at the heart of our work with young people and with each other.
Gumley is a vibrant learning community where students and staff learn and thrive together. The ethos of personal and academic excellence prepares our students to confidently achieve their education and career aspirations in the global world. Vision and innovation form our central pillar of learning.
Our Sixth Form is thriving with significant investment planned for the next two years ahead. Our students are provided with a challenging, broad and balanced curriculum, which recognises the importance of creativity and the arts as well as making sure that well-qualified specialist teachers teach maths and Science.
Gumley’s academic results reflect our tradition of achievement, the students’ high levels of ambition, parental support, as well as the challenging teaching and dedication of the staff. The vast majority of our students are accepted at their first choice university including Oxbridge, reading a wide variety of subjects. Many of our Sixth Form students attend Eton summer school each year and some also attain scholarships or high-level apprenticeships.
Our Chaplaincy seeks to inspire young people to become women and men who live in ways that will benefit others as well as themselves. To grow to be young people who will use their gifts and talents to make the world a better place. We want our Chaplain to instil in our young people and staff a love of God – through dynamic and reflective experiences which energise and communicate God’s companionship.
Our Chaplaincy will facilitate spiritual reflection, promote and encourage spiritual awareness and accompany our students as they seek to deepen their spiritual lives and grow to reach their full potential.
At the heart of our education is the belief that whole person development is paramount. Thus, we strive to provide our students with inspiring opportunities and a wide experience through extra-curricular activities.
Gumley is situated on a beautiful site with excellent facilities. This creates a peaceful uncrowded environment in which our students are encouraged to live by our motto: ‘Vive ut Vivas’ - ‘Live that you may have Life’ and grow into their best self.
Arranging a visit to Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dgodwin@gumleyhouse.com.
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