Teacher of Sociology with Social Science (FT/PT)
Southfield School for Girls, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6HE2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
3 May 2024 at 10am
Date listed
16 April 2024
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Sociology
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,000.00 - £46,525.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Sociology with Social Science (FT/PT) job summary
Teacher of Sociology with Social Science (FT/PT)
We are seeking an excellent Sociology with Social Science teacher to join our welcoming and high performing team to help drive forward further developments in the curriculum. We currently offer AQA A Level Sociology and have two groups in Year 12 and 13. Alongside this the social sciences department also offer Eduqas Applied Criminology, AQA A Level Psychology and BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care. Social Science subjects are some of the most popular in the sixth form and the department has expanded significantly in recent years. Most recently we introduced A Level Law to the department and the department is also responsible for running the EPQ Qualification.
The successful candidate would be able to teach Sociology at KS5 with the ability/willingness to teach other social science subjects. This successful department is a friendly, hard-working team, committed to stimulating students’ interest and enjoyment in their studies in addition to producing outstanding examination results.
The school was accredited as World Class in July 2021 and as such, we are committed to providing a world-class education for every student through a well-designed and balanced curriculum. Our established culture provides a calm, safe and stimulating learning environment.
Ethical leadership is at the core of all decision making at Southfield. As such, staff are valued, treated with respect and afforded a diverse range of opportunities that come with professional trust. We place significant emphasis on working collegiately as a staff to share our expertise and subsequently enhance the learning experience with our students. Every member of the staff is involved in a variety of professional learning programmes that take place every Wednesday across the academic year. All teachers are members of the Chartered College of Teaching providing access to the latest evidence and research.
The post will start in September. Applications from ECTs are welcomed and applicants wishing for a full time or part-time post.
With our trust growing, we are likely to have many more career development opportunities coming up in future.
The Closing date for applications is Friday 3rd May 2024.
We may interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
If you have any queries, please contact the school.
t: 01536 513063
e: recruitment@southfieldsch.co.uk
Southfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance. The school is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment
Commitment to safeguarding
Southfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This means that we have a Child Protection Policy and procedures in place which we refer to in our prospectus. All staff (including supply staff, volunteers and governors) must ensure that they are aware of these procedures. Parents and carers are welcome to read the policy and other related policies to be found in the statutory information section.
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About Southfield School for Girls
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1169 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Southfield School for Girls website (opens in new tab)
Southfield School for Girls is a high performing girls school that admits boys to the sixth form.
Consistently in the top 5% in the country for Progress 8 scores we offer a rounded education where the 'whole' student is a top priority and academic excellence is matched by high quality pastoral care and excellent opportunities for every student to be outstanding both in and out of school.
A licensed DofE provider - we live what we teach.
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