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Teacher of Sociology and Psychology (for exceptional candidate there is a potential for KS4 curriculum lead opportunity)

Chiltern Hills Academy, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RG

This job expired on 8 May 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  Sept 24

• Closing date

  8 May 2024 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  2 February 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Psychology, Sociology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,350.00 - £47,839.00 Annually (Actual) TLR curriculum lead for exceptional candidate

Teacher of Sociology and Psychology (for exceptional candidate there is a potential for KS4 curriculum lead opportunity) job summary

Due to our continuing expansion, we are seeking to appoint, a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and passionate Sociology and Psychology teacher to work in a lively and successful department to teach AQA A Level for both subjects.

The successful applicant will be a dynamic practitioner who can deliver high-quality learning and who has students’ progress at the forefront of their teaching. They will be able to communicate their passion for the subject through innovative, diverse, and stimulating teaching methods. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive and significant contribution to our wonderful school. The successful candidate will be fully involved in departmental development, target setting, and evaluation of student progress and will possess the following attributes:

We will consider a curriculum lead position for an exceptional candidate.

• An outstanding classroom practitioner
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• High expectations for student achievement

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.

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About Chiltern Hills Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1076 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Chiltern Hills Academy website (opens in new tab)
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Chiltern Hills Academy is a Church of England, co-educational secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. There are circa 1025 students on the school roll, approximately 100 of whom study in the sixth form. Chiltern Hills Academy converted to academy status in 2011 and is jointly sponsored by the Diocese of Oxford and Buckinghamshire County Council.

We are situated in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire in the Chiltern Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated close to the M40 and the M25, Chesham is on the end of Metropolitan line of the London Underground and is 28 miles north-west of London. There is ample parking on-site. Renting here is cheaper than in central London and if you enjoy travelling, it takes about 40 minutes by car to Heathrow.

The Elgiva Theatre, Lowndes Park and an open-air heated swimming pool are just some of the many public amenities available in the town. Chesham is renowned for its community spirit and there are many recreational and community groups catering for the diverse and active population.

Chiltern Hills Academy aims to provide an environment that excites, motivates and challenges students, encouraging lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them. The secondary school is founded on Christian values and principles, with an ethos that promotes personal responsibility, self-respect, respect for the beliefs and views of others, self-confidence and a commitment to success and achievement.

Principal

Kevin Patrick

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