Teacher of Social Science
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St Cuthbert Mayne School
Torbay
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 22 May 2024
Job overview
Post Title: Teacher of Social Science
Salary Grade: MPS/UPS
Teacher of Social Science - Permanent Contract
Starting September 2024
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Social Science teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be a well qualified, passionate and dedicated teacher of Social Science, whose enthusiasm for their subject generates excitement and a love of learning.
This is a part time post but a full time contract would be considered for candidates who are able to offer a second subject.
We are looking for a team player, with excellent classroom management skills: an excellent teacher or someone with the potential to be excellent. They will be committed to improving the life chances of our students so that they can live life to the full both now and in the future.
About the Social Science Department
You would be joining a small but ambitious and forward thinking department. Currently we teach Psychology at GCSE and A level and Sociology at A level. Although it is not essential the ideal candidate would be able to teach both subjects and at least have expert knowledge in one subject and willingness to develop knowledge in the other. We are always looking for ways to improve teaching and learning and engage students as well as give them a passion for social sciences.
Working in a small department you would play a fundamental role in devising and implementing our development plan. Key priorities for next year will be to make further improvements utilising TLAC strategies, as well as strategies to support SEND and disadvantaged students. Currently we teach AQA GCSE Psychology at KS4 and Eduqas Psychology and Sociology GCE A Level at KS5.
There are a variety of opportunities for CPD and all members of staff are fully supported by a wider circle of colleagues to deliver excellent lessons and drive improvements.
About this post
Salary: MPS/UPS - ECTs are welcome to apply. (A recruitment and retention payment is available for an exceptional candidate)
Hours: 0.66 FTE (A full time contract will be considered for those able to offer a second subject.)
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About St Cuthbert Mayne School
St Cuthbert Mayne School is a Joint Roman Catholic & Church of England School that welcomes all students from across Torbay and South Devon, regardless of their faith background. Our school community is made up of students and staff from Christian and non-Christian backgrounds, who are respectful of our Christian ethos.
There are currently over 1000 students on roll and the school is growing in size year on year. The teaching accommodation is of mixed age but well-resourced and maintained. Over recent years there has been some significant capital investment made to improve the school accommodation. The third and final project is due to be completed by the end of February 2024.
It is an exciting time to join us on our journey to provide an outstanding, inspirational and challenging education for all students. We have a relentless focus on ensuring that our children have access to an ambitious and engaging curriculum that equips them with the essential knowledge and skills they need so that they live life to the full both now and in the future. This will be a challenging but very rewarding post. The school is committed to developing all its staff through regular coaching and a wide range of professional development opportunities through the South West Institute for Teaching (SWIFT) . We also work in partnership with Education South West (ESW) as part of a family of schools, to educate children so they lead great lives. If you are passionate about transforming the lives of our students and believe you have the skills and experience to make a difference then we want to hear from you.
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