Teacher of Sociology

We are looking for a dynamic, inspirational, motivated Teacher of Sociology who will make the subject exciting and stimulate students’ interest and enthusiasm in their studies. We pride ourselves on the quality of teaching and learning, and the student-centred focus we have as a team.

You will work within the hugely popular Social Sciences department where you will teach A Level Sociology. You will join a team of 10 teachers committed to maximising student potential. Health and Social Care Diploma/Extended Diploma is the other subject taught within the department. Your teaching should be of high quality and reflected in your students' results. You should be committed to developing active and innovative approaches to learning, both inside and outside the classroom.

The ability to offer another subject, such as Criminology or Health and Social Care, is desirable.

Applications from newly qualified teachers are welcome.

We would advise you that posts advertised to start in 1 September 2021 actually commence with student enrolment on 31 August 2021. Teaching staff are required to work this day but should you have an existing commitment please make this clear on your application and we will honour it.

Why work at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College?

Students and staff praise the friendly, lively and modern community in which we work. We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:

• Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff
• 24 days' (pro rata for part time) annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays for support staff
• Commitment to staff health and wellbeing
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities for staff
• Free use of the on-site gym
• Free on-site parking and bike sheds

To apply, please go to: www.barton-peveril.ac.uk/vacancies

Closing date: 4pm on 27 April 2021.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.

Barton Peveril College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.