Teacher of Social Science (Psychology, RE or Sociology)

Kesgrave High School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2PB

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  15 May 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Psychology, Religious education, Sociology
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Kesgrave High School is looking for a Social Sciences teacher to join us from September 2024. This is an excitng opportunity to contribute to a talented and committed team of subject specialists. We are looking for an excellent teacher who can contribute to the teaching of one or more Social Science subjects, including; RE, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Philosophy or Government and Politics. Kesgrave High School is a large 11-19 school which has over 1850 students on roll, including over 320 students in the Sixth Form where these subjects have a strong track record.

The departments are particularly well resourced. There are dedicated teaching rooms in grouped subject clusters including in the Sixth Form building, which has networked computer facilites to enable innovative teaching. There is also a wide range of resources for GCSE, BTEC and A level teaching including up[1]to-date textbooks, journals and software to help with the successful delivery of the courses

The Psychology, RE and Sociology departments are a dynamic part of the school and the successful candidate should be able to work as part of a team and contribute energy, enthusiasm and new ideas. All three departments have a great sense of team spirit and work collaboratively to ensure our students achieve the highest possible standards. The departments are also supported by a dedicated curriculum support assistant.

What the school offers its staff

Staff benefit from excellent conditions of service and we are committed to personalised CPD and career opportunities both within school and across our Trust.

This an exciting time to join the school securing the best possible outcomes for our young people in a nurturing, supportive environment. We have a disruption-free learning approach to behaviour, leaders are highly visible and supportive so that teachers can teach highly effective lessons.

Kesgrave is part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Bungay High School, Castle EAST School and Avocet Primary Schools.

For further details and an application form, either telephone the school or download using the following link – https://www.kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk/join-us/staff-vacancies/. Should you wish for any further details about the post, or in order to arrange a visit, please email hr@kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk. Completed applications and supporting letters should also be emailed to this address.

Closing date: 9.00am, Wednesday 15 May 2024

Interviews: week commencing 20 May 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

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Recruitment Pack - Social Science April 2024.pdf - 1.04 MB (opens in new tab)

About Kesgrave High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1875 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Kesgrave High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01473624855
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kesgrave-high-school (opens in new tab)

Kesgrave is part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Bungay High School and Castle EAST School.

Arranging a visit to Kesgrave High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk.

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