Teacher of Social Studies, Sutton, Surrey
Closing date:
Start date: September 2018
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Permanent
Suitable for NQTs: Yes
F/T TEACHER OF SOCIAL STUDIES
Teachers’ Outer London Pay Scale
Required for September 2018
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher of Social Studies. The position will involve teaching Health and Social Care at Key Stage 4 and 5 and the willingness to teach Sociology and/or Psychology at A level would be an advantage. The post provides an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic NQTs committed to becoming excellent teachers or colleagues seeking to further their experience in an 11-18 school or an experienced teacher seeking to develop their career in a comprehensive environment.
Overton Grange is a popular comprehensive school, with around 1300 students on roll and has enjoyed consistent academic success; rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2016. We have recently started working in partnership with the University of Brighton Academies Trust. The school is fully committed to inclusion and has a Hearing Support Department.
The school is committed to the CPD of its staff; ‘Staff speak highly of the support and mentoring they receive. Middle leaders participate in a range of professional courses. They share good practice and support each other well to develop strong professional links. Middle leaders are actively engaged in the professional development of teachers and support those who are experienced or new to the profession.’ (Ofsted 2016)
Overton Grange School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure process.
Full details and an application form are available: via the school’s website: www.overtongrange.sutton.sch.uk
via email to l.owens@overtongrange.sutton.sch.uk or
please telephone: 020 8239 2383
Closing date: 23 April 2018 by midday*
* We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.
Interview date: to be confirmed
Please note that the school is closed for the Easter break until 16 April.
