Teacher of Social Sciences

The Kings of Wessex Academy, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AQ

Deadline is today

• Job start date

  17 April 2023

• Closing date

  1 February 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Health and social care, Law, Psychology, Sociology
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main and Upper Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We want to hear from you if you are a committed, inspiring, highly motivated Teacher of Social Sciences or an ECT aspiring to be such a teacher, who has a passion for seeing young people succeed. The Social Science Faculty is newly established at Kings Academy and this is a really exciting opportunity to develop the subjects at KS5. This new Faculty is introducing Health and Social Care at KS4 and BTEC Applied Law at KS5, both these subjects have recruited well for September. If you are passionate about the Social Sciences and can teach at least two of the following subjects then we will look forward to hearing from you: Applied Law, Criminology, Health and Social Care, Psychology or Sociology.

Candidates will need to demonstrate they are:

• An outstanding teacher (or an ECT aspiring to be outstanding) who has vision, drive and a determination to succeed in maximising attainment potential
• Able to deliver high quality teaching and learning
• Organised and have excellent communication skills
• Innovative, enthusiastic and passionate about their subject and able to deliver results

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff
• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Academy
• Professional development to support you in your career
• The opportunity to work with motivated students and supportive parents
• A significant amount of time teaching Sixth Form classes
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme
• An attractive location in the picturesque Cheddar Valley, close to Bristol

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@kowessex.co.uk

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About The Kings of Wessex Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 938 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Kings of Wessex Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: jobs@kowessex.co.uk
• Phone number: 01934 742608
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-kings-of-wessex-academy (opens in new tab)

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