Teacher of Social Sciences
Penketh High School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2BY8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Social sciences
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS 01 to UPS 03
Teacher of Social Sciences job summary
About the Role
Penketh High School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Social Sciences to join our team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching in Social Sciences, including Personal Development and Religious Education, across all key stages. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring students achieve excellent outcomes, particularly at Key Stage 4, and will contribute to the development of an engaging and ambitious curriculum.
This role is suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) as well as experienced educators. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to create cohesive teaching programmes that extend beyond the classroom, fostering both academic and personal growth in our students.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality teaching in Social Sciences, including Personal Development and Religious Education, across all key stages.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of Psychology and/or Sociology to support student success at Key Stage 4.
- Contribute to the development of an engaging and ambitious curriculum.
- Use effective teaching and assessment strategies to support student progress.
- Collaborate with department colleagues to ensure a cohesive approach to teaching and learning.
- Plan and deliver lessons that challenge and inspire students, catering to a range of abilities and learning needs.
- Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support a holistic approach to education.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a good honours degree.
- Successful and relevant teaching experience, ideally in an 11-16 high school setting.
- Ability to teach at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
- Strong commitment to self-evaluation and the use of data to inform planning.
- High level of ICT literacy and confidence in utilising technology to enhance learning.
- A genuine interest in young people and a commitment to their academic and personal development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Total commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Benefits
Penketh High School, part of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), is an oversubscribed, community-focused school committed to supporting both the academic and holistic development of our pupils. We offer:
- A comprehensive and focused CPD programme, including support for teachers new to the profession.
- Opportunities to engage with nationally recognised professional qualifications.
- A supportive work environment that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional growth.
- The chance to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking trust that values teamwork and innovation.
How to Apply
All details and an application form can be found at www.penkethhigh.org. For further information, please contact HR on 01925 722298 or email hr@penkethhigh.org.
Equal Opportunities
The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.
Safer Recruitment
Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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 Penketh High School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1023 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Penketh High School website
Penketh High School is an oversubscribed community facing school that is determined to support the academic and holistic development of pupils in order that they leave the school with a strong skillset and positive life chances. The culture of the school is underpinned by an academically rigorous curriculum, high expectations and standards, as well as a multitude of enrichment opportunities. All these aspects of school life are aligned with the capabilities of our outstanding young people.
The school is focused on providing the very best provision for pupils by supporting the professional development of staff, offering a comprehensive and focused CPD programme and encouraging staff to engage with external, nationally recognised professional qualifications. This provision of professional development includes a robust and comprehensive programme to support teachers new to the profession. Our delivery of the Early Career Framework is overseen and managed by leaders who coordinate the delivery for the schools within the Trust and schools across Warrington. Teachers new to the profession will benefit from excellent support and professional development underpinned by the best evidence-based research, facilitated by knowledgeable and passionate professionals.
This post is suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers.
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