Teacher of Social Sciences
Glyn School, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1NB13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
30 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR or UPR (Fringe)
Teacher of Social Sciences job summary
Are you an inspiring teacher of Social Sciences looking for a position in an Ofsted ranking 'Outstanding’ school?
Glyn School is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Social Sciences to join our hugely popular and successful Social Sciences faculty.
Your Opportunity:
Glyn School is seeking to appoint an innovative and dynamic Teacher of Social Sciences to join our hugely popular and vibrant faculty. At Glyn School, a range of Social Science subjects are offered across Key Stage 3, 4 and Key Stage 5. Social Science subjects are extremely popular at both GCSE and A-Level and interest in the subject continues to grow. With a thriving cohort in Social Sciences, you will join a faculty whose success rests on outstanding and innovative teaching. You will have the opportunity to teach Social Sciences at KS3, GCSE and A-Level.
We are interested in hearing from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at, and welcome flexible working arrangements.
What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will need to:
- Be an outstanding classroom practitioner.
- Have excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Have a proven track record in achieving excellent student progress.
- Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
- Be passionate about the students’ learning and welfare.
- Be keen to be part of the wider school community, participating in extra curricular clubs.
About Glyn School:
Glyn School is a high performing school, with an Ofsted ranking of ‘Outstanding’ since 2009. Ours is a vibrant school for boys aged 11-16 with a flourishing and successful mixed Sixth Form. Founded in 1927, we have a rich history of academic, sporting and artistic excellence.
Glyn School has a reputation for challenging and stretching students with engaging and enriching teaching across all key stages. Our values sit at the heart of all we do and underpins our aspiration that every student leaves us equipped with the resilience and drive that will enable them to forge rewarding futures for themselves. A love of learning and achievement is founded on the virtues of integrity, kindness, respect and endeavour: at Glyn School we also seek to inspire students not just academically, but as healthy, well rounded young people, who will contribute positively to society.
Learning and teaching is at the heart of Glyn School. We aim to deliver lessons that inspire and engage students who will then go on to fulfil and exceed their potential. Teachers who have a passion for their subject and build strong relationships with their students cultivate a ‘love of learning’ that ultimately sees the young people we teach make exceptional progress.
We firmly believe that high quality professional development is an important part of excellent teaching and we enthusiastically pursue ongoing teacher development: CPD, no matter where a teacher is in their career, is part of the fabric and culture of the school.
Why work at Glyn School:
- An environment where peers and Line Managers offer exceptional support for and emphasize staff well-being
- Exceptional opportunities for development
- An opportunity to work collaboratively across the wider GLF MAT
- Recognition of previous school continuous service
Join the GLF Schools Community
- As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- Established in 2012, GLF is a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
- GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employment wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details:
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Pay Scale: GLF MPR 1 - UPR 3
Working Hours: 60/100ths - flexible on days
Closing Date: Friday 30th May at 11.59pm
Interview Date: TBC
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement:
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Glyn School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1694 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Glyn School website
Glyn School is a high performing school, with an Ofsted ranking of ‘Outstanding’ since 2009. Ours is a vibrant school for boys aged 11-16 with a flourishing and successful mixed Sixth Form. Founded in 1927, we have a rich history of academic, sporting and artistic excellence.
Glyn School has a reputation for challenging and stretching students with engaging and enriching teaching across all key stages. Our values sit at the heart of all we do and underpins our aspiration that every student leaves us equipped with the resilience and drive that will enable them to forge rewarding futures for themselves. A love of learning and achievement is founded on the virtues of integrity, kindness, respect and endeavour: at Glyn School we also seek to inspire students not just academically, but as healthy, well rounded young people, who will contribute positively to society.
Learning and teaching is at the heart of Glyn School. We aim to deliver lessons that inspire and engage students who will then go on to fulfil and exceed their potential. Teachers who have a passion for their subject and build strong relationships with their students cultivate a ‘love of learning’ that ultimately sees the young people we teach make exceptional progress.
We firmly believe that high quality professional development is an important part of excellent teaching and we enthusiastically pursue ongoing teacher development: CPD, no matter where a teacher is in their career, is part of the fabric and culture of the school
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