Teacher of Social Sciences

Do you want to be part of a team that is supportive, committed, experienced and that takes pride in delivering innovative and enjoyable lessons to inspire a love of learning and foster the aspiration and ambitions of students? Then come and join us at Oaks Park High School!

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher who can teach across our social science provision. You must have a commitment to active and innovative teaching and learning, and be dedicated  to engaging and enthusing students. The successful candidate will be able to teach Psychology (Edexcel), Health & Social Care (Edexcel) and PSHE across the key stages. Like us, you will be dynamic, innovative and hardworking. You will also have exceptional subject knowledge in your specialism, a desire to positively impact upon students’ learning and a firm commitment to high academic achievement. Above all you will be dedicated to giving all our students an outstanding education.

The successful candidate will:

• Understand the requirements for high quality teaching.
• Be able to use ICT in all aspects of their work.
• Have excellent administration skills and be able to meet deadlines.
• Have the ability to fulfill the requirements of a form tutor.
• Have good interpersonal skills.
• Have excellent communication skills and an ability to relate to people at all levels.
• Be a positive team player with a strong commitment to professional development.
• Embrace new technologies and ideas that enhance learning.
• Have the ability to deal sensitively with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Be highly self-motivated.  

Why work for Oaks Park High School?

• OPHS is an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school, with over 400 students in the Sixth Form and excellent modern facilities to support learning.
• We have  a collaborative, forward-thinking Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
• There is a strong vision of success and achievement, supported by an excellent continuing professional development programme for all staff. 
• We are pleased to offer medical and well-being support for all staff (at no cost to the member of staff).
• We have an ambitious and supportive multicultural community that keeps our child-centred philosophy at the heart of everything that we do.  
• We have a good reputation for outstanding pupil behaviour and for our purposeful learning environment. 
• Oaks Park is committed to the  highest standards of student care and achievement, and we seek outstanding staff who wish to be part of our success.