Teacher of Social Science
The Deepings School, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, PE6 8NF14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
27 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Social sciences
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teachers’ Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale
Additional allowances
Teachers’ Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale
Teacher of Social Science job summary
The Deepings School
Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
The Deepings School is a mixed 11 to 18 comprehensive school at the heart of a vibrant and growing community in South Lincolnshire. The Deepings School places strong emphasis on partnership and co-operation between parents, students and staff, alongside high expectations and positive relationships, so that every child receives the best possible education and is well prepared for life beyond school.
A TLR may be available to the right candidate, dependant on experience and can be discussed at interview.
Job purposeTo plan and prepare stimulating and engaging lessons according to the National Curriculum, The Anthem Way and our ambitious whole school rationale.
To teach and assess pupils in their learning to inform future progress and ensure the highest
achievement appropriate to each child’s ability.
To undertake the full range of professional duties outlined in the School teachers pay and conditions document.
To contribute to the Academies strategic direction, in relation to Teaching & Learning, CPD and positive workforce culture.
Main duties and responsibilities
Planning lessons, in the short, medium and long term, appropriate to all pupils to be taught,
according to the academy’s planning policy; taking a full part in joint planning where appropriate.
Actively participate in our whole school instructional coaching programme, actively developing and improving your own and others’ teaching through weekly evidence- informed feedback and deliberate practice
Teaching planned lessons to assigned pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring that appropriate targets are set and achievement monitored to inform future planning.
Setting and marking of work, differentiated appropriately, to be completed at the academy and at home where appropriate, ensuring that pupils are set challenging, but achievable targets and encouraged to excel.
To use all available data produced by the Academy to inform the setting of appropriate targets and tracking pupils in their classes.
Taking an active role in the delivery of high quality extra-curricular clubs across key stages 3 and 4. This will involve promoting clubs, delivering training sessions and liaising with local schools to arrange after school sporting fixtures.
To use the academy’s rewards and sanctions system effectively. To establish a learning culture within the classroom where children are positively supported and encouraged to do well in a climate of equal opportunity and security.
To provide guidance and support to students in the assigned tutor group, liaising with the appropriate Progress Leader (HoY) and Heads of Department where concerns arise.
To provide support to students in the tutor or teaching group who are at risk of underachievement or who are experiencing difficulty to ensure that they have access to the correct support internally or externally, keeping a log of actions and support provided and following up referrals if necessary.
Provide support and advice to parents and carers of pupils, building positive relationships to
encourage their involvement in their child’s education and provide feedback on children’s progress.
Monitor and record pupil progress according to the policy of the academy completing reports to parents as required by the Principal and Governors. Undertake other routine admin tasks when required.
To deliver the national Curriculum using a variety of teaching styles and methods to stimulate interest and ensure full class participation, advising others and assisting in preparation of teaching materials where required.
To assess and prepare students thoroughly for internal and external examination entry or other appropriate accreditation, including the provision of study skills advice.
To check the attendance of all assigned students at classes according to the register and follow up any unauthorised absence for the teaching sessions for which they are responsible.
To maintain good standards of classroom behaviour in the classroom and elsewhere encouraging positive behaviour and development of positive social skills. Ensure that uniform and behaviour policies are adhered to within teaching groups and the Church of England ethos of the academy is supported through actions.
Ensure the Health & Safety and well-being of pupils in the classroom and elsewhere by assessing risks in planned and day-to-day activities and reducing any risks to an acceptable level.
When appropriate, to direct the work of other staff or adults working in the classroom to ensure that they are fully briefed on their role and where possible involved in planning and evaluating the pupil achievements.
To take an active part in meetings, where appropriate, making a positive contribution and supporting the academy policies and good practice i.e. in staff meetings, parents evening and training events.
Any other activities, which reasonably match the level of responsibility for the post and are within the guidance given in the schoolteachers pay and conditions document and The Education (Specified Work and Registration) (England) Regulations 2003.
Other ResponsibilitiesBe aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Treat all users of the school with courtesy and consideration
Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which support equal opportunities for all
Comply with health and safety policies and procedures at all times and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff & visitor (in accordance with appropriate health & safety legislation) at all times.
To show a record of excellent attendance and punctuality.
To adhere to the Academy’s Dress Code & Staff Code of Conduct.
Undertake the pastoral supervision of students as and when determined within parameters of the Academies Directed Time model.
Benefits
As part of Anthem Schools Trust, staff benefit from a supportive working environment and access to a range of employee benefits, including health and wellbeing support, professional development opportunities and financial benefits.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, suitable references and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection are trained in safer recruitment, and all staff and volunteers undertake child protection training.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references.
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 The Deepings School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1041 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Deepings School website
A large, mixed 11-18 comprehensive school located in South Lincolnshire. part of Anthem Schools Trust.
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