Teacher of Social Sciences
Westlands School, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
7 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 September 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Social sciences
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time teaching position
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 - £51,047
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
An additional teacher is required to join an established and thriving Social Sciences department delivering Criminology, Sociology and Psychology across Key Stage 4 and 5.
An opportunity to work with a team of dedicated individuals who put pupil experience and progress at the heart of their teaching.
We are looking for candidates who:
- have relevant teaching experience and QTS.
- have high expectations and aspirations for all students;
- are committed to our vision to ensure student well-being and good progress is at the heart of everything we do.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
You will be joining a well-resourced and highly successful department and should have the drive and commitment to contribute to continuing to improve the current success rate
Join us and benefit from:
- a friendly, supportive and committed team;
- a well-run department where pupils achieve exceptionally well;
- dedicated social sciences teaching spaces ;
- pupils who enjoy learning in a dynamic and exciting school;
- teaching a subject that is very popular in Key Stage 4 and 5;
- an excellent CPD programme, which gives all staff the opportunity to study further;
- being part of a highly successful trust.
Addiitonal Benefits include:
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Access to training and development
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- On-site Parking
Further information about the job
Ready to join us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Lucy Silvester at Lucy.silvester@swale.at.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westlands School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1746 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Westlands School website
- Email address
- wssrecruitment@swale.at
Arranging a visit to Westlands School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email wssrecruitment@swale.at.
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