Teacher of Social Science
Chatham Grammar, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September
Closing date
6 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Social Sciences
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,091.00 Annually (FTE) Part - Time , Salary will be pro rata to 0.4 or 0.6 FTE
Teacher of Social Science job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Teacher of Social Sciences, specialising in Psychology and Sociology, to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring energy, intellectual rigour, and a strong commitment to supporting student progress across Key Stages 4 and 5.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and colleagues across both key stages to drive continuous improvement in student outcomes within Social Sciences. This is a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional educator with a proven track record of raising attainment in Psychology and Sociology.
We are looking for a passionate, talented, and enthusiastic individual who is committed to excellence in Teaching and Learning and has a desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives, aspirations, and opportunities of our students.
Key Requirements:
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Strong subject knowledge in Psychology and Sociology
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Successful experience of teaching at Key Stages 4 and 5
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Proven ability to raise attainment and support student progress
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A commitment to collaborative working and professional development
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A genuine passion for Social Sciences and student achievement
The successful applicant will be coming to a multi-academy trust wide supportive learning environment, characterised by open management, and in the knowledge that they will enjoy the full support and care of the pragmatic (and down-to-earth) leadership team. We have a dynamic, innovative team of professional staff who want to make a difference to the lives, aspirations and opportunities of our young people. We would encourage applicants to visit the UKAT website to view the many employee benefits on offer https://www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk/careers-with-ukat
Chatham Grammar offers its students a wide variety of educational opportunities with a commitment to ensuring that its students achieve good educational outcomes, develop healthy minds and aspire to be happy confident young women ready to embark on a variety of aspirational careers. It benefits from being part of the University of Kent Academies Trust and has a current Ofsted rating of Good. Chatham Grammar is proud of its comprehensive website and would encourage applicants to visit for further information http://www.chathamgrammar.org.uk/
HOW TO APPLY
Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification and you will use your application to tell us how your current skills and experience fit the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role.
We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.
For any other queries about the role please email recruitment@universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk.
CVs will not be accepted
Deadline for applications: applications will be considered upon receipt
The University of Kent 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. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview. The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment, will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint.
Commitment to safeguarding
The University of Kent 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. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
(DBS).
In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Chatham Grammar
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 980 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Chatham Grammar website
Chatham Grammar (CG) is a selective 11 – 19 girls academy (with a mixed sixth form) whose Lead Sponsor is the University of Kent. Chatham Grammar is part of the established University of Kent Academies Trust (UKAT).
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