Teacher of Social Sciences
Cranford Community College
Hounslow
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1 - UPS3
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- July or September 2021
- Apply by:
- 25 May 2021
Job overview
(An NQT appointment will be paid for July induction)
Cranford Community College is a friendly and vibrant secondary academy in West London rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted.
We are committed to developing colleagues at every stage of their careers and have a range of staff development activities on offer. We prioritize collaborative team work and a positive ‘can do’ attitude throughout the whole school for the benefit of our students and the community and to promote staff wellbeing.
This is an opportunity for a passionate Teacher of Social Sciences to join a successful and supportive team in a high quality well-resourced environment. Social Sciences are very popular at Cranford. The school offers Psychology and Sociology at GCSE and A Level and is also a first wave provider of the new T Level in Education and Childcare. This vacancy would suit both a newly qualified teacher and a more experienced teacher.
What we can offer:
• Extensive support, guidance and training with great opportunities for development and progression
• Regular opportunities to apply for internal promotion to support career development
• Fully funded CPD including NPQ Leadership courses
• A large Sixth Form providing staff with the opportunity for Post 16 teaching
• A programme of amazing extra-curricular and international visits and exchanges
• Good transport links – Crossrail and the Piccadilly line are short bus rides away
• We are within close proximity to the A4, M4 and M25 and provide free parking on site for all staff
• A range of staff sporting and social activities
• Workload reducing initiatives
• Healthcare cash plans
• Family friendly policies
What you can offer:
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach Sociology and / or Psychology up to A Level and a willingness to contribute to the delivery of T Level Education and Childcare
• A passion for enthusing young people about Social Sciences
At least one reference will need to be from your current Headteacher.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this
We will contact suitable applicants as they apply and before the closing date. Please ensure you fill in all the fields on the application form to be considered for the role. Visit our website for more information on the school.
Closing date: Tuesday 25th May 2021
Attached documents
About Cranford Community College
- Cranford Community College
- High Street, Cranford, Hounslow
- Middlesex
- TW5 9PD
- United Kingdom
Cranford Community College is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in Middlesex serving students between the ages of 11-19. The secondary school is situated in Cranford, Hounslow and has approximately 1,420 students on roll. It is a National Teaching School and leads the Cranford Teaching Alliance, consisting of high achieving primary and secondary schools. Cranford Community College is also a Science Learning partnership lead school.
Cranford Community College was opened in 1975 and converted to academy status in 2012. Ofsted identified the secondary school as ‘outstanding’ in 2012.
Executive Headteacher
Kevin Prunty
Values and vision
Cranford Community College wants to challenge students with a broad, balanced and personalised curriculum so that they achieve to the highest of their abilities. The focus of the Hounslow school is providing high quality teaching to ensure that students progress to a an outstanding level, with the policy ‘all students deserving no less than good teaching’ shared by staff. The school was named a ‘Teaching School’ by the Department for Education and holds an Artsmark Gold award, along with a Sports England accreditation. It also has been identified as a Healthy School and received the Diamond Award for cultural diversity.
Ofsted
“The overall quality of teaching over time is outstanding. Teachers and teaching assistants have high expectations of students and make sure that work is carefully matched to their different abilities. The headteacher’s ambition of creating a first-class education for the local community has been achieved through his passion for setting high standards and aspirations for staff and students. Knowing the school as well as he does has meant that he has been quick to implement changes, especially in those areas where students are not making the progress they should”.
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