Teacher of Sociology & Psychology

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Sociology (with some Psychology) to join our established department in September, contributing to our excellent reputation for teaching.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have a passion for teaching the curriculum in an inspiring way to ignite student's enthusiasm for the subject
• Be a Sociology specialist and have excellent subject knowledge and understanding
• Be flexible and dedicated to ensuring students achieve the best outcomes and a desire to educate the whole child
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and share the school's vision and values

We expect all our students to be challenged, to be inspired and to achieve beyond expectation; this will be your focus. This is balanced carefully against developing a supportive, healthy and happy student population.

Chellaston Academy is on an exciting journey and we are seeking talented candidates that mirror our values and standards to join us. Our ways of working ensure that our young people are at the heart of all decisions that we make; whilst we take academic achievement seriously, we also consider educating the whole person to be vitally important.

Our teams are pivotal to this and we are committed to investing in our staff to ensure that they are engaged, involved and able to contribute fully. Our core values of integrity, care and excellence run through all of our work and we embrace these together.

Chellaston is a proud member of QEGSMAT. The Trust’s values are for students to ‘Question, Explore; Give; and Succeed’. Our exceptional staff, strong leadership, motivated children, as well as excellent facilities, provide the successful formula for this.

At QEGSMAT we believe and promote that exceptional workforce creates exceptional results; they transform lives and transform futures. We support every pupil to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient, and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society.

Why work for us?

• Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust.
• We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.
• All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions of 22.7%.
• 22 days holiday rising up to 27 days after five years’ service.
• An extra 4 days’ leave (known as extra statutory and concessionary).
• Family-friendly policies.
• Access to Flu Vaccines.
• Opportunity to work flexibly.

If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this. Please call 01332 702502. 

Further details about our school can be found on our website.

Please use the Quick Apply button to apply.

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd May 2022 at 9am

Interview date: 25th or 26th May 2022

QEGSMAT is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK. Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found - https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding