Teacher of Social Science
St Thomas Becket Catholic School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6HT10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Psychology, Social sciences, Sociology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) M1 - UPS3 dependent on experience
Teacher of Social Science job summary
Purpose of the position:
To be an effective professional who demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge, can teach and assess effectively across the curriculum, take responsibility for professional development and has students who achieve well.
About Our School
Our school is a welcoming, inclusive 11-18 Catholic community where every individual is known, valued, and supported to flourish.
Following our recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate (February 2026), we are proud to have been judged Good overall, with Outstanding in key areas. The school was recognised for a “welcoming, vibrant environment of care and spirituality” and strong relationships where students show deep respect for each other and staff.
Parents also recognise the highest level of pastoral care, reflecting a culture where individuals feel valued.
Alongside this, our Sixth Form is ranked in the top five state-funded schools nationally and is the top-performing faith school in the country.
A school recognised for its outstanding pastoral culture and relationships
Respectful, engaged students
Nationally recognised academic success
Supportive leadership and commitment to staff wellbeing
All staff uphold the core values and Catholic ethos of the school. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if there are sufficient applications.
All our appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.
Further information about the job
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
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 St Thomas Becket Catholic School
- School type
- Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 900 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Thomas Becket Catholic School website
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