Teacher of Social Sciences
Shenfield High School
Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/21
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2021
Job overview
Teacher of Social Sciences
(Full time, although part time will also be considered)
Required for September 2021, a dedicated teacher of social sciences to join an ambitious and innovative Social Sciences Department.
Our Social Sciences curriculum encompasses citizenship, sex and relationship education, religious education and careers. We offer sociology at GCSE and A levels in Law, Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology. We also offer BTEC Levels 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care. This post will be focused on our social science curriculum for all students in KS3 and KS4, but we would also be interested to hear of any particular specialism from our offer, including RE.
This post is suitable for new entrants to the profession as well as more experienced teachers. We have an excellent NQT induction programme and a commitment to professional development for all staff.
Shenfield High School retained its “GOOD” Ofsted rating in November 2018. We are a co-educational 11-18 academy school with a commitment to high standards, a holistic approach, student wellbeing and learning for life. We expect all staff to share this philosophy. Shenfield is conveniently and pleasantly situated close to Shenfield mainline station to London Liverpool Street - and what will be the eastern terminus of Crossrail’s Elizabeth Line - the towns of Brentwood and Billericay and to the Essex countryside.
An informal discussion with the Headteacher or Team Leader for Social Sciences can be arranged by contacting the Head’s PA, Mrs Christine Watson: c.watson@shenfield.essex.sch.uk
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure check and positive references.
Application details from the School’s website: www.shenfield.essex.sch.uk
Closing date: Thursday 20th May at 9am
Attached documents
About Shenfield High School
Shenfield High School is a co-educational, non-denominational 11-18 secondary school located in Brentwood, Essex. At its most recent inspection there were 1,145 students aged 11-18 on the school roll, 350 of whom studied in the sixth form. The area of Shenfield has a population of 5,500 and is serviced by a station on the Liverpool Street Line, which will be the final stop on the Crossrail Elizabeth Line.
Shenfield High School was opened in 1962 and converted to academy status in 2012.
The school is underpinned by its philosophy of "Learning for Life" and promotes Learning, Respoect, Responsibility, Security, community & Success as its key values.
Headteacher
Clare Costello
Values and vision
Shenfield High School has a deep-rooted tradition of providing a rounded educational experience for students, supported by a strong set of values. The secondary school emphasises high aspirations, mutual respect and learning as a lifelong journey.
Shenfield High School is an open and welcoming environment, with buildings set in more than 20 acres of playing fields next to open farmland. The well-equipped classrooms and specialist areas ensure that students have pleasant, spacious accommodation for working, studying and leisure, with the convenience of all facilities being on site.
Ofsted report
“There is a real sense of 'Team Shnners' among all staff, who have tremendous pride in their school....the staff are overwhelmingy positive about the future"
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