Teacher of Social Sciences

Teacher of Social Sciences - UPS/MPS .

We are a vibrant, forward-thinking school that places significant value on professional learning and career development. We are seeking an inspirational, highly motivated, and innovative Teacher of social sciences to join our welcoming social science team to help drive forward further developments in the curriculum. The successful candidate will be able to teach psychology, sociology, criminology, and health and social care at KS4 and 5. Applications from colleagues with psychology and sociology are particularly welcome. We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified teachers.

The social science department achieves outstanding results year on year which are above the national average at both KS4 and 5. The social science subjects are very popular options across the school, and a good proportion of those students go on to study social science based degrees at university.

Kingsthorpe College is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy with approximately 1400 students on roll (200 students Post 16). We were graded by Ofsted as Good in all areas in December 2019, and we are now looking forward to the next stage of our journey from good to great. In September 2021, we joined Orbis Education Trust, and this has unlocked further possibilities for colleagues to develop, progress, and make a significant contribution to inspiring the students within our schools. We therefore believe it is an exciting time to join #TeamKC and be part of a community, which is resolute in its drive to help our students leave with the confidence and skills to be able to take part in the great conversations of our times. Kingsthorpe is on a journey to world-class status. Please look at our website https://www.kingsthorpecollege.org.uk  for a comprehensive view of our school.

The Social Sciences faculty aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum offering both vocational and academic courses that are inspiring, ambitious, and inclusive of all students.  Through the delivery of a wide range of topics such as health, mental health, understanding the mind and behaviour and human social relationships and institutions students are encouraged to become independent, self-aware, critical thinkers who are aware of the importance of recognising, accepting, and celebrating diversity and equality for all.  Through discussion of topical issues and current events they will gain a confident voice that leads to them develop insight and awareness of their place in society where they can achieve personal and professional success. 

The social science faculty are friendly, hard-working, and committed to stimulating student interest engagement in their studies. We place significant emphasis on working collegiately as a faculty to share our expertise and subsequently enhance the learning experience with our students. Every member of the staff is involved in a variety of professional learning programmes that take place across the academic year.

We would like the successful applicant to start as soon as possible but the latest start date would be September 2023.

Staff wellbeing is important to us, and we offer a range of benefits to support our employees including:

•  Westfield Health Plan
• Discounts at retailers and holiday companies
•  Free Parking
•   Flexible working opportunities including the option of a 9-day fortnight
•  Staff Wellbeing Day
• Cycle to Work scheme
•  Professional Development

Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 2nd February 2023

(Interviews likely to be held week commencing 6th February 2023)

For an informal visit to the College prior to application, please contact recruitment@kingsthorpecollege.org.uk or phone 01604 716106 to speak to Robert Kent, Learning Director of Science.

Please note the College cannot accept CVs. Applicants must complete a Teaching Staff Application Form that is available on the College website at

https://www.kingsthorpecollege.org.uk/about-teamkc/work-with-us/

Kingsthorpe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.