Teacher of Humanities (Maternity Cover)

The Malling School is an extremely positive, happy and caring place for young people to learn. Our core school values are ‘Caring, Determined and Reflective’ and these values are embraced by all staff and children.  The Malling School is proud to announce that we have been awarded the ‘Character Education Kitemark +’ and have been recognised as a school of character.

Comments made by the assessors when bestowing this award:

“We are delighted to award the Malling School the School of Character Kitemark, a great testament to the school's leadership, staff and pupils”   

“Behaviour in the school is generally outstanding and the overall calmness between lessons and in non-supervised areas was striking. Students were confident and assertive but always polite and appreciative of the needs of others”  

The Humanities Department at TMS are welcoming applications for a Teacher of Humanities (Maternity cover). This role would be perfect for an experienced Teacher looking for a new challenge or an excellent ECT who will be mentored and Supported through the Early Career Teachers programme. We are looking for flexibility to teach all Humanities Subjects as well as Social Sciences. 

This is an exciting time to join the Humanities Department as we continue to adapt our curriculum to challenge our pupils. This position will allow the candidate to join a collaborative, friendly and supportive team of strong practitioners to ensure a high standard of teaching, learning and achievement.

We can offer you:       

• Opportunities to teach Sociology and Citizenship at KS4.        
• A robust behaviour system to support effective learning.        
• No formal observations – instead Developmental Learning Walks with ongoing feedback, helping you and your department to continuously improve.       
• A departmental marking policy that allows for both strong progress in pupils and a high level of staff wellbeing.        
• Ongoing professional and character development to support career progression.        
• An experienced and supportive department.  

You will:       

• Have Qualified Teacher status/good degree or equivalent.       
• Be able to teach Sociology at KS4 is essential, with experience of the AQA GCSE specification preferable.       
• Be innovative and reflective in your approach to teaching.        
• Be able to achieve excellent exam results for children.        
• Be motivated by a desire to change lives for the better.

Please apply via the TES website. We welcome informal visit to our school. Please contact the HR Department at hr@themallingschool.kent.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Closing date:  28th January 2022

Interviews:  to be confirmed

The Malling School is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of all children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, Occupational Health check, two satisfactory references and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order (1975, 2013,2020)

The school's Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website Safeguarding policy  

Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should sufficient interest be received. Only candidates successfully shortlisted for interview will be contacted.