
Teacher of Social Science
St Cuthbert Mayne School, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4RNThis job expired on 22 May 2024
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
22 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
14 May 2024
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Social sciences
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS/ECT
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Social Science Department
You would be joining a small but ambitious and forward thinking department. Currently we teachPsychology at GCSE and A level and Sociology at A level. Although it is not essential the ideal candidate would be able to teach both subjects and at least have expert knowledge in one subject and willingness to develop knowledge in the other. We are always looking for ways to improve teaching and learning and engage students as well as give them a passion for social sciences.
Working in a small department you would play a fundamental role in devising and implementing our development plan. Key priorities for next year will be to make further improvements utilising TLAC strategies, as well as strategies to support SEND and disadvantaged students.
Currently we teach AQA GCSE Psychology at KS4 and Eduqas Psychology and Sociology GCE ALevel at KS5.
There are a variety of opportunities for CPD and all members of staff are fully supported by awider circle of colleagues to deliver excellent lessons and drive improvements.
About this post
Salary: MPS/UPS - ECTs are welcome to apply. (A recruitment and retention payment is availablefor an exceptional candidate)
Hours: 0.66 FTE (A full time contract will be considered for those able to offer a second subject.)
Weeks: 39 weeks per year (38 weeks term-time + 5 INSET Days or equivalent part time)
Contract - Permanent
Application Process
You are asked to complete and submit the following:
- An application form, which is completed in full.
- A letter of application no longer than 2 sides of A4 can also be completed. Letters mustoutline how you meet the essential criteria as outlined in the person specification and howyou have the skills, knowledge and experience to carry out the role for which you are applying to a high standard.
Submit your application to: recruitment@stcm.torbay.sch.uk by 10am on Wednesday 22nd May
Please do not submit your CV. As a school, we are committed to safer recruitment and as such canonly accept applications that are on the school’s application form.
Closing date: 10am on Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Interview date: Friday 24th May
What the school offers its staff
St Cuthbert Mayne School is a Joint Roman Catholic & Church of England School that welcomes all students from across Torbay and South Devon, regardless of their faith background. Our school community is made up of students and staff from Christian and non-Christian backgrounds, who are respectful of our Christian ethos.
There are currently over 1000 students on roll and the school is growing in size year on year. The teaching accommodation is of mixed age but well-resourced and maintained. Over recent years there has been some significant capital investment made to improve the school accommodation
It is an exciting time to join us on our journey to provide an outstanding, inspirational and challenging education for all students. We have a relentless focus on ensuring that our children have access to an ambitious and engaging curriculum that equips them with the essential knowledge and skills they need so that they live life to the full both now and in the future. This willbe a challenging but very rewarding post. The school is committed to developing all its staff through regular coaching and a wide range of professional development opportunities through the
South West Institute for Teaching (SWIFT) . We also work in partnership with Education South West (ESW) as part of a family of schools, to educate children so they lead great lives. If you are passionate about transforming the lives of our students and believe you have the skills andexperience to make a difference then we want to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Cuthbert Mayne 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 candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and references will be taken for all shortlisted candidates.
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About St Cuthbert Mayne School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic/Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1021 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- St Cuthbert Mayne School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@stcm.torbay.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01803328725
920 pupils enrolled
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