Teacher of Social Sciences
South Dartmoor Community College, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7EW19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 8am
Date listed
29 January 2025
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
- £30,000.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual)
Teacher of Social Sciences job summary
The College has in recent years, secured some of the best results in the South West for student progress. It has a strong staff team in place to ensure every child is enabled to fulfil their potential including specialist teachers at all levels. We have an excellent academic record and our pastoral support is second to none. Our students report that they feel very happy and safe at the school. We are proud of our students and they are proud of their school. The relationships between staff and students are strong. Community engagement is also an important feature; we have an active Parent/Teacher Association (FOSDA—Friends of South Dartmoor Academy).
If you want to work in an inspiring, fully inclusive environment with students who want to succeed, and friendly, supportive staff, then we want to hear from you! You will join a passionate and dedicated team, and a Trust who is committed to providing professional development and opportunities for all colleagues. Part of the WeST Trust, we are an 11-18 College situated in Ashburton on the edge of Dartmoor. With impressive facilities, the college currently caters for approximately 800 students. Devon is a lovely place to live with the stunning Dartmoor and the beautiful Devon and Cornwall Coastline on your doorstep.
Westcountry Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust of 31 schools and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Our values inform our work and we hope you agree these are key to success Collaboration/Aspiration/Integrity/Compassion.
Working for the Trust includes some key benefits, please see our website for full details.
If you would like to discuss the position please contact: Emma Gallagher, Deputy Head teacher, Email: egallagher@southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk.
If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.
Closing Date: Monday 24 February 2025 at 8.00 am
Interviews: w/c 03 March 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.
Information about our key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).
Commitment to safeguarding
South Dartmoor Community College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check.
Information about our key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).
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 South Dartmoor Community College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 799 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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The College this year, secured some of the best results in the South West for student progress. It has a strong staff team in place to ensure every child is enabled to fulfil their potential including specialist teachers at all levels. We have an excellent academic record and our pastoral support is second to none. Our students report that they feel very happy and safe at the school. We are proud of our students and they are proud of their school. The relationships between staff and students are strong. Community engagement is also an important feature; we have an active Parent/Teacher Association (FOSDA—Friends of South Dartmoor Academy).
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