15 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2024

  • Closing date

    6 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    19 September 2023

Job details

Visa sponsorship

No, visa sponsorship not available

Key stage

Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

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

Applying for the job

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About Westlands School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
View all Secondaryjobs
School size
1784 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Email address
ellen.apps@swale.at
Phone number
01795 477475

Arranging a visit to Westlands School

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