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Teacher of Social Studies & RE

Teacher of Social Studies & RE

Hailsham Community College

East Sussex

  • Expired
Salary:
Teacher Pay Scale
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
22 May 2024

Job overview

Come join our thriving 2-19 all-through college on its journey towards excellence!

 

Our two form entry primary phase opened in September 2019 and we have now completed our brand new state-of-the-art development on the secondary site. New facilities include a three-storey teaching block containing 22 classrooms and SEND hub, a fully refurbished Post 16 Learning Centre and a floodlit all weather sports pitch to complement our already extensive sporting facilities. 

Social Studies Teacher / Religious Studies - Required from September 2024

 

Due to the continued growth of our successful college, the Social Studies department offers a range of popular options both at KS4 and KS5. It is one of the most subscribed subject areas in our 6th form and student take-up in the lower school is buoyant. We have a proud tradition of strong results and student engagement. We believe we are a down to earth, open and supportive department which works together to ensure that students have every opportunity to enjoy lessons and develop within them. Whilst we advocate stretch and challenge for all levels, we also support the development of all our young people be that in personal confidence, career aspirations and emotional intelligence.

 

We are looking for someone to join our team, in a department that has a significant presence and impact within the school.

 

Can you offer the following to the students and teachers of Hailsham Community College Academy Trust:

 

•        Values-driven outstanding teaching

•        A real passion for learning

•        Tenacity to drive and improve the outcomes of all students

•        Excellent ability to teach at KS4 and potentially KS5

 

As a valued member of our team at Hailsham Community College Academy Trust we can offer you:

 

·        An excellent and highly supportive Senior Leadership Team / Middle Leadership Team and pastoral team

·        An excellent commitment to your continued professional development at whatever career stage you’re at!

  • An excellent school which is committed to consistency of student experience and sustained improvement
  • The opportunity to join our Corporate Membership to Benenden Health Care and Cycle to Work Scheme

 

If you have the motivation and drive for excellence and want to be a part of an enthusiastic, dedicated and well-resourced team, committed to ensuring that all students make the best possible progress in an ambitious school with the desire to be ‘excellent’, we would be pleased to receive an application from you. 

Applicants will be assessed as they arrive therefore, we strongly advise you to apply at the earliest opportunity.

 

To apply, please download the Job Pack and Application Form from our website. Your covering letter should be no more than two sides of A4 (font size 12) and answer the question:

 

How will I ensure that all my students make excellent progress?

 

Completed applications should be e-mailed to job.vacancies@hccat.net

 

To arrange a visit and tour, please contact Reception on 01323 841468

 

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for this Academy. We are also required by law to ensure that any prospective employee is legally entitled to live and work in the UK. You will be required to provide documentation as evidence. Other conditions of employment may apply. We are committed to equality of opportunity and positively welcome applications form all sections of the community. 

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About Hailsham Community College

Hailsham Community College Academy Trust became a converter academy in 2012.  Converter academies are successful schools that have chosen to convert in order to benefit from the increased autonomy academy status brings. The Academy is based in Hailsham, East Sussex, for students aged 11-18.

Principal

Natalie Chamberlain 

Values and vision

Hailsham Community College wishes to be a busy, cheerful community based on friendly relationships. The secondary school’s focus is on learning and on taking pride in nurturing and supporting the personal, social and academic development of each individual. The school  acknowledges that students learn best when they are secure and happy.

Hailsham Community College’s "growth mindset" ethos fosters high aspirations for all. Teachers wish for all students to develop curiosity and an appetite for learning. To complement the curriculum, the school offers a huge array of enrichment activities that range from after-school clubs to inter-school competitions and overseas visits. It aims to offer something for everyone and to encourage all students to get involved.

The Academy firmly believes that effective communication between parents/carers and staff is key to success.

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