Subject Leader of Social Sciences
Westlands School, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PFThis job expired on 6 October 2023
Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
6 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 September 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Psychology, Social sciences, Sociology
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time Position
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,000 - £43,685
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Westlands Secondary School
- Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR
- Permanent; Full Time
Subject Leader required for an established and thriving Social Sciences department who deliver Criminology, Sociology and Psychology across Key Stage 4 and 5.
An opportunity to work with a team of dedicated individuals who put pupil experience and progress at the heart of their teaching.
We are looking for candidates who:
- can create, implement and deliver an inspiring curriculum in a vibrant learning environment;
- have evidence of measurable impact as a teacher and/or middle leader;
- have obtained at least a high-quality degree in a social science subject
- have relevant teaching experience and QTS.
- have high expectations and aspirations for all students;
- are committed to our vision to ensure student well-being and good progress is at the heart of everything we do.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
Westlands is an 11-18 coeducational, Swale Academies Trust School which is heavily oversubscribed and has an excellent local reputation.
You will be joining a well-resourced and highly successful department and should have the drive and commitment to maintain and continue to improve the current success rate whilst looking to develop and expand the curriculum in the future.
Join us and benefit from:
- a friendly, supportive and committed team;
- a well-run department where pupils achieve exceptionally well;
- dedicated social sciences teaching spaces and a full-time technician who supports the team;
- pupils who enjoy learning in a dynamic and exciting school;
- teaching a subject that is very popular in Key Stage 4 and 5;
- an excellent CPD programme, which gives all staff the opportunity to study further;
- being part of a highly successful trust.
Further details about the role
If you are interested in this post, please contact Liz Leverett at liz.leverett@swale.at or 01795 477475.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 2)
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Date: w/c 16th October 2023
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
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.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westlands School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1774 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Westlands School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- ellen.apps@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01795 477475
Arranging a visit to Westlands School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ellen.apps@swale.at.
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