Teacher of Social Sciences (Trust role) - Flexibility with working hours considered

Hampton Academies Trust

The Hampton Academies Trust was formed in September 2014 when Hampton College became a convertor academy and formed a multi-academy trust. In September 2017, our second school Hampton Gardens School opened to 180 Year 7 students. The Trust’s latest new school project, Hampton Lakes Primary School, opened in September 2019 to 26 reception children and moved into their new purposed built school in October 2020. In December 2020, we welcomed Dogsthorpe Infant School to the Trust.

Required September 2023

Teacher of Social Sciences

(Flexibility with working hours will be considered)

 We are looking for an imaginative and enthusiastic Teacher of Social Sciences to teach Psychology, Sociology & Criminology across our Trust. Psychology, Sociology and Criminology are extremely popular choices amongst our Sixth Form students.  

The successful candidate will provide support to both Hampton College and Hampton Gardens Social Sciences departments. The two secondary schools are located a short walking/driving distance apart. Please note that flexibility regarding working hours will be considered, from 0.60 FTE to full-time.

The successful applicant will:

·        Have the ability to teach Psychology and Sociology to A level and be able to communicate your enthusiasm for both subjects to students of all abilities.

·        Have the ability to teach GCSE Sociology (AQA).

·        Be familiar with the AQA specification requirements for A level in both Psychology and Sociology.

·        Have the ability to possibly teach Criminology to sixth form students, WJEC board.

·        Be able to raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring students.

·        Be a strong supporter of the school’s ethos and vision.

·        Have excellent teaching skills and good classroom management.

·        Have the flexibility to deliver some aspects of Health & Social Care, if the timetable requires it.

What we can offer you in return:

·        We value our staff and recognise the importance of providing ongoing training opportunities. As a growing Trust, we are also able to offer opportunities for promotion and fresh challenges as new roles arise regularly.

·        Our active Staff Wellbeing Groups create an effective channel for staff to be heard, and underpins our commitment to cultivating a supportive working environment which allows staff to flourish and achieve their full potential.

·        Our extensive induction programme supports staff every step of the way.

·        Full access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, which is designed to help staff deal with any personal or professional problems. Staff have access to free legal advice, medical information, counselling sessions, online self-help tools, factsheets and the wellbeing portal.

For further details, please visit: http://www.hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk/jobs/

Closing date:       9.00am on Monday 17 April 2023

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).