Teacher of Social Science (Sociology and Psychology)
Tuxford Academy, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0JH17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
30 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
7 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Psychology, Social sciences, Sociology
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 32.44 hrs
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Tuxford Academy are looking for a looking for a teacher of Teacher of Social Science (Sociology and Psychology) to join our talented and supportive team. We would very much recommend and welcome you for a visit so you can meet us and understand our community.
Why join Tuxford Academy as a teacher of Teacher of Social Science (Sociology and Psychology)?
This post would suit either a new entrant to the profession or an experienced teacher. We would welcome a teacher returning to work after a career break and will consider part time or flexible working where possible.
We endeavour to utilise each teacher's specialism and offer the opportunity to teach A level in our sixth form centre for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will:
- Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students
- Be an excellent teacher and a committed team player
- Have a proven track record of success and raising student attainment
- Deliver innovative and creative lessons which engage and challenge students to achieve their full potential
- Be committed to the academy’s ethos of high expectations.
Essential
- Ability to teach core Social Science subjects such as Sociology and Psychology to KS4 and KS5
Desirable
- Ability to teach further Social Science subjects such as Criminology, Health & Social Care and Child Development to KS4 and KS5
- Experience teaching and marking coursework-based curriculums at KS4 or KS5
- Ability to teach other subjects such as Global Awareness and EPQ
What the school offers its staff
Why join Tuxford Academy?
We are a large secondary academy based in Tuxford north Nottinghamshire with almost 1500 students aged 11-18 years. Our modern, well equipped rural school is set in extensive green spaces while still offering great accessibility for commuting with the A1 passing through the town.
Our motto of ‘Excellence through Teamwork’ and our well-established community ethos is at the heart of everything we do. Our staff feel a sense of belonging and we aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where all staff feel valued, involved and supported. Our high trust culture defines how we treat, communicate, work and support students and each other.
In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were praised for our high expectations for all students, including those in place for SEND students, and that the academy has implemented ‘an ambitious, well-planned curriculum for all subjects’. The report reaffirmed that teachers had ‘secure subject knowledge’ and that students enjoyed attending Tuxford Academy and felt safe at school.
Visits are welcomed and encouraged – please contact Gemma Ingram gingram@tuxford-ac.org.uk to arrange, or for further information.
Tuxford Academy, Marnham Road, Tuxford, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0JH www.tuxford-ac.org.uk
Our employee benefits
At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
- Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%
- Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
- Employee Assistance Programme
- GP helpline
- Health and wellbeing advice and support
- Eyecare vouchers
- Salary sacrifice schemes – electric car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
- Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
- Health cash plan (personal or family) – where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
- Childcare – breakfast and after school provision
- Take a look at our rewards and benefits online
Applications
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
Closing date: Sunday 30 March 2025
Interview date: TBC
Start date: September 2025
If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Gemma Ingram, at gingram@tuxford-ac.org.uk
About Diverse Academies Trust
Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.
We empower.We respect.We care.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Tuxford Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1483 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Tuxford Academy website
- Email address
- gingram@tuxford-ac.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01777 870001
Tuxford Academy is a wonderful place of learning. Following Ofsted’s inspection under the new framework, in which schools are judged in different ways to previously, our students, parents and carers can all be assured that their school is one in which every student has the opportunity to thrive.
The combination of high quality educational standards, strong values and extracurricular opportunities makes places at our academy sought after across the county.
Students, staff, parents and governors have all contributed to this success. Expectations are high, community spirit within the academy is excellent and examination results continue to exceed expectations.
‘Excellence through teamwork’
Fantastic outcomes are achieved at Tuxford by focusing on the key elements of any outstanding academy:
- high quality teaching and learning
- high standards of behaviour and uniform
- a clear focus on achievement
- building an outstanding community spirit within and beyond the academy
- high quality leadership and management in every aspect of the academy’s work
Arranging a visit to Tuxford Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gingram@tuxford-ac.org.uk.
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