Teacher of Sociology - Blessed Hugh Faringdon
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EP12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 April 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Sociology
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650 - £49,084 MPS/UPR Salary according to experience £1,000 Golden Hello
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a creative and dynamic Teacher of Sociology to teach within our growing Social Sciences Department comprising A Level Psychology, A Level Sociology, A Level Politics and GCSE Sociology. Applicants are required to teach Sociology at GCSE and A Level. An ability to teach more widely within the social sciences however is desirable.
Asa teacher at BHFCS, you must be an excellent practitioner dedicated to seeing every pupil achieve their maximum potential. If you are looking for a school that will help you to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.
What we are looking for:
• A professional who is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for Sociology
• A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all
• A team player who is committed to continuing the journey of raising levels of achievement for all our students and be able to build on successes in order to move the department forward
• An individual who has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.
What the school offers its staff
Why choose our school?
• Join a highly successful school that has an exceptional track record for training teachers
• We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs
• Small A level classes ensuring high quality of teaching and progress at Key Stage 5
• £1,000 Golden Hello to welcome you to our team
• A unique ethos due to our Catholic identity with students at the heart of all that we do
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to develop in a dynamic environment where strong professional relationships exist.
We are part of the PiXL group of schools, whose aim is to promote student achievement through academic success.
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school - It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.
An application form can be downloaded from our website
You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website -
https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/
Further information can also be obtained from Karyn Stiles, HR Officer -recruitment@hughfaringdon.orgClosing Date – 25 May 2025Applications considered upon receipt. Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received.
The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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 are not accepted.
About Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1022 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School website
- Email address
- recruitment@hughfaringdon.org
Arranging a visit to Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
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