Teacher of Social Sciences
Altwood Church of England School, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4PU22 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
26 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Social sciences
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS - UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking to join a highly inclusive mainstream school that is committed to every child being known, valued and supported to succeed? Do you thrive when working with other committed and innovative members of staff? If so, Altwood School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Social Sciences to join us in September 2026. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and creating a positive learning environment for all our students.
All students study Religious Studies up to and including GCSE. Sociology and Psychology A levels are popular, as well as Criminology, and we teach Health and Social Care at both Level 2 and Level 3. We also have timetabled PSHE lessons from Year 7-11 and weekly Sixth Form enrichment.
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, flexible, well organised and able to work as part of a team. You do not need to offer all of the subjects listed above but experience across a range of social sciences would be an advantage. There will be KS4 and KS5 teaching opportunities.
What the school offers its staff
Altwood Church of England School is a Good (Ofsted October 2023) school. We take pride in our learning community where our Gospel values underpin our drive for continuing success. We have recently joined the Agape multi-academy trust. This partnership was created because of our shared vision and values and our desire to collaborate and continually improve all areas of our work.
We can offer you a comprehensive induction package and CPD to support your personal progress. At Altwood Church of England School you will have the opportunity to have an impact on whole school development and make a real difference to the lives of students.
The school is situated in an extremely pleasant location 25 minutes from central London by train and well served by local road, rail and other transport links. Subsidised accommodation on the school site is offered subject to availability.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
At Altwood Church of England School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of our students. Our processes, policies and systems operate with the best interests of children at their core.
As a school we are committed to ensuring that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place, and are constantly reviewed, to support students, families and staff.
Applying for the job
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About Altwood Church of England School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 794 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Altwood Church of England School website
- Email address
- nwalker@altwoodschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01628622236
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Arranging a visit to Altwood Church of England School
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