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Teacher of Criminology/Sociology

Hitchin Boys' School, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB

This job expired on 9 June 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2023 (July for ECT)

• Closing date

  9 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Sociology
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full or Part Time
  • Part time - Full or Part Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,000 to £43,685 FTE
• Pay scale: Main or Upper Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a Teacher of Criminology and/or Sociology to join our school in September 2023 (July for ECT). The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject, able to motivate students and will bring new ideas as the school builds on its excellent status. The ability to teach a second subject in Sociology, Religious Studies or Criminology would be preferable but not essential.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic and able teacher who would like to join a high performing school and gain significant experience to further enhance their career.

The appointment would also suit an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher, as the school provides a thorough and successful training programme. Applications from those wishing to contribute to other aspects of school life outside the classroom are particularly welcome

If you are enthusiastic to take advantage of a new challenge, then we would be delighted to hear from you. We offer a secure, supportive environment, a full induction programme for all new staff and continuous professional development.

We are happy to offer a tour of the school for any candidates looking to visit us before applying. To arrange a visit please email Mrs Becky Rose, HR Assistant (brose@hitchinboys.co.uk). Visit our website for further information on the school.

Application deadline: 12 noon, Friday 9th June 2023 *

Interviews: w/c 12th June

* we encourage you to apply asap. We reserve the right to interview before the deadline

What the school offers its staff

What can HBS offer you?

• A school with great traditions, excellent reputation but with a modern outlook
• Students who are keen to learn having made Hitchin Boys’ their first choice
• A dedicated, well qualified and experienced staff who share the goal enshrined in our school motto “Per Ardua Ad Alta” – Striving for Excellence
• A campus that combines state of the art facilities with historic Grade II listed buildings
• The opportunity to work in a secure, supportive environment
• A full induction programme for all new staff and CPD tailored to your individual needs
• A salary commensurate with your experience and a variety of staff benefits
• SLT commitment to supporting the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of staff and students in the school
• A picturesque market town well served by high performing nursery, primary and secondary schools just 25 minutes from London by train
• Staff can benefit from the school’s children of staff admission rule

Further details about the role

HBS is not a Tier 2 visa sponsor so all candidates must have an existing permit or right to work intheUK.

HBS welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, however we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the School is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.

Commitment to safeguarding

HBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for all posts.

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About Hitchin Boys' School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1307 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Hitchin Boys' School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: brose@hitchinboys.co.uk
• Phone number: 01462 432181
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hitchin-boys-school (opens in new tab)

Hitchin Boys’ School (HBS) is a high achieving, over-subscribed comprehensive school with a mixed sixth form, which forms part of the highly successful Hitchin Schools’ Consortium. We have a history that stretches back nearly 400 years but embrace fresh thinking and a modern, vibrant curriculum. We have high expectations, excellent standards of behaviour and pride in our extra-curricular activities that lead to academically successful and well-rounded students who are well equipped for life beyond school. Following Ofsted's visit to Hitchin Boys' School in September 2021, we were delighted to announce that we have once again received top marks by retaining the judgement of ‘Outstanding’.

Arranging a visit to Hitchin Boys' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email brose@hitchinboys.co.uk.

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