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Part Time Teacher of Sociology

Part Time Teacher of Sociology

Notre Dame School

Cobham

Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
29 October 2018

Job overview

  

Part Time Teacher of Sociology (FTE 15%)

As soon as possible

Permanent, Part Time

Closing date: 29 October 2018


Notre Dame School is a highly successful independent girls’ school set in 17 acres of beautiful parkland in Cobham. Notre Dame is a Catholic School and is a Foundation of the Company of Mary Our Lady with an ethos shaped by the life and work of St Jeanne de Lestonnac.

The Sociology Department is a vibrant, energetic, hard-working and enjoyable environment. It is a popular subject at A Level and results are very good indeed! Classes are small and we often run two classes in both years 12 and 13.

Notre Dame School are seeking an outstanding Teacher of Sociology who has a strong tradition of academic success, innovation and enrichment. This is a permanent part time position (FTE 15% in the first year, expected to increase to about 40% in 2019-20).

We are looking foremost for a dynamic, talented practioner. You will be a good Honours Graduate who is innovative, enthusiastic, highly committed and has a clear vision of the future of language teaching, and the ability to translate this into real learning experience for the pupils. You will have the capacity to inspire young people and to provide a lively, stimulating, tolerant, and supportive environment that can engender the highest levels of achievement through clear leadership and efficient administration.

You will communicate your love of the subject beyond the confines of the timetable.

The represents an outstanding opportunity for you to work in a school where teachers have a strong sense of community and enthusiasm and in which, involvement, pastorally, and in the broader curriculum, is the expected norm.

Closing Date: 29th October 2018

Interviews: 31st October 2018 

Start date:  As soon as possible 

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by senior members of the School and take a tour of the school.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The School is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, sex or marital status.

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About Notre Dame School

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Notre Dame is an independent Catholic School and is a Foundation of the Company of Mary Our Lady with an ethos shaped by the life and work of St Jeanne de Lestonnac. Our Students, aged from 2 to 18, are at the centre of everything we do. We have truly committed and dedicated staff, who will encourage each child to achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.

Set in 26 acres of beautiful parkland in Cobham, Notre Dame School is set in a picturesque 18th century mansion beside the River Mole. Despite the tranquil setting, Notre Dame School is a hive of activity, with over 600 children and teachers working hard in the important business of education. The school has an enviable reputation for the highest academic standards and a progressive, holistic, academic education that is underpinned by over 400 years of international educational tradition in 30 countries. Established in England in 1937, the school has always had the philosophy that the greatest success comes from knowing how to learn and how to ask the right questions; training pupils to take an active role in reaching and exceeding early expectations. From the vibrant Nursery to the exciting Sixth Form, tomorrow's professionals acquire the skills, knowledge and qualifications that give them the best possible start in life.

The school is filled with a strong sense of purpose, offering a wide-ranging and active education with facilities encompassing new science laboratories, music and drama studios, sports fields, indoor swimming pool, all weather floodlit sports pitches, sports hall, dedicated Sixth Form Centre, a forest school for the youngest pupils, and a fully equipped, West End quality theatre seating over 350.

What we offer:

* The School has high expectations of its staff, and therefore looks to reward them with a competitive salary scale and beneficial conditions of service

* There is an extensive induction programme for all new colleagues and ongoing professional development is encouraged

* Staff development programme

* Staff Wellbeing Program - wellbeing afternoon

* Financial contribution to eye tests and glasses for eligible staff

* Discount for Teachers Reward Card

* Employee Assistance Program - counselling, financial assistance etc.

* Childcare vouchers

* Staff discount on fees

* Free lunch during term time

* Free coffee/tea during term time

* Free use of the school's leisure and sporting facilities, including heated indoor pool

* Commute by school coaches during term time

* Free parking

* School nurse during term time

Notre Dame School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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