Teacher of Social Studies

Teacher of Social Studies 

We are looking to appoint someone to lead on the development and implementation of statutory Social Studies provision.

Alderwood School is committed to high quality and progressive work in this area. A key responsibility will be leading a review of the curriculum in light of the recent guidance on Sex and Relationships Education and Personal, Social and Health Education, as well as Careers and Religious Education.

If you are someone who wants to develop their career in a forward thinking and highly supportive environment, who can foster effective and harmonious relationships with members of staff and who truly believes, like we do, that every child can achieve excellence, then we look forward to receiving your application.

The successful applicant will:

· Be willing to contribute to the wider school curriculum

· Be a fully qualified, experienced teacher with appropriate post graduate qualification

· Have relevant experience teaching Social Studies/PSHE

· Have strong knowledge of the National Curriculum

Alderwood is an all-through 4 – 16 school based on 3 sites, which opens up lots of exciting opportunities for the successful candidate. If you are a great teacher with an interest in 4-16 development, then this is the school for you!

If you require further information about the role please contact Rebecca Parrett, Head of School on 01252 343723.

Alderwood School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

For an application form please visit our website www.senior.alderwood.hants.sch.uk. If you wish to visit our school prior to submitting an application please contact Miss G Yates, PA, to arrange an appointment.