Teacher of Social Science
Guilsborough Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8QE11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Social sciences
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) £1,000 Welcome Bonus *Terms and Conditions apply
Teacher of Social Science job summary
We are seeking a Teacher of Social Science to join our growing and successful Social Science department.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate teacher who is keen to inspire students and contribute to the continued development of a popular subject area at GCSE and A Level. Applications are welcome
from both experienced teachers and ECTs.
The Role
As a Teacher of Social Science, you will:
- Teach Social Science subjects across KS4 and KS5
- Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and well‑sequenced lessons
- Assess and monitor student progress, using data to inform teaching
- Contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive department
- Support subject enrichment and promote a strong culture of
- achievement
- Uphold high expectations for learning, behaviour and wellbeing
The Ideal Candidate
- We are looking for someone who:
- Is a strong classroom practitioner with a passion for Social Sciences
- Has experience of, or the ability to teach, Social Science subjects at KS4 and KS5.
- Is reflective, organised and committed to continuous professional development
- Builds positive relationships with students and colleagues
- Shares our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and high aspirations for all
New employees benefit from a fully supported induction and training programme, including regular mentoring and comprehensive academy wide training.
Are you intrigued? Do you have the drive and determination to contribute to the further wider development of our Academy? Do you want to work for an organisation that has the wellbeing of staff and students at its heart, alongside fantastic employee benefits? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed. To come and see us in action, please contact our HR team to arrange a suitable time on hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk or 01604 740641.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, reference, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Guilsborough Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1260 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Guilsborough Academy website
Guilsborough Academy is situated in idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.
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