Teacher of Psychology & Sociology, Maternity Cover
This job expired on 8 December 2019
Job start date
1 February 2020
Closing date
8 December 2019 at 5pm
Date listed
8 November 2019
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Working pattern
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £24,373 to £40,490 per year (full-time equivalent)
Teacher of Psychology & Sociology, Maternity Cover job summary
(please note this vacancy is an amendment to an earlier advert for a Teacher of Psychology, Maternity Cover dated November 2019; the closing date has been extended)
Biddenham International School is a thriving, inclusive, multi-cultural, 11-19 school of 1200 students which is rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in March 2019. The school has a student centred focus and chromebooks are used by all students to support daily learning.
Biddenham is a school with high expectations and a clear improvement strategy for continuing to raise attainment and is working towards becoming an outstanding school. Candidates must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our goal of ‘Opening Minds, Transforming Lives’.
To start February 2020, or earlier if possible, we are seeking to appoint a well qualified, enthusiastic and engaging professional who would be able to offer A Level studies primarily, alongside a GCSE curriculum delivered as a one year course to Year 12 students. The Psychology & Sociology departments work collaboratively to provide high standards of learning and teaching for every student. The ability to teach a additional humanities subject at KS4 and KS5 would be an advantage and can be discussed at interview.
This exciting post will involve teaching across year groups and help the drive to further improve an excellent curriculum for our students.
The successful candidate must:
▪ have a passion for teaching Psychology & Sociology
▪ be dedicated to improving the learning outcomes of all students
▪ be creative and innovative
▪ be able to inspire young people
Applications are welcome from NQTs and experienced practitioners and visits to the school are most welcome. We look forward to meeting you.
Closing date: 8th December 2019. We reserve the right to close any vacancy and appoint earlier than the stated closing date should there be a good response to the advert. (please note this vacancy is an amendment to an earlier advert for a Teacher of Psychology, Maternity Cover dated November 2019; the closing date has been extended)
Biddenham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and other checks.
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.
About Biddenham International School and Sports College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1275 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- hr@biddenham.beds.sch.uk
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