Teacher of Sociology

MS (OLA)

St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 7DQ

Tel no: 020 8504 9618, Fax no: 020 8559 0487

Headteacher: Mr Steven Hogan, BA (Hons), MA, PGCE, MCCT

No. on roll 1947 (incl. 398 in Sixth Form)

Woodbridge High School is a successful school situated in the heart of Woodford Green, North East London. It is fully comprehensive with an ethnically and socially diverse intake. The school has a strong and distinctive ethos of kindness, strength in diversity, respect, excellence, and pride in achievement, which we call ‘The Woodbridge Way’. We enjoy an excellent reputation within the local community. We achieve impressive results year after year from a fully comprehensive intake. We are currently looking for a Teacher of Sociology to join our team.

The Social Sciences department offers:

• The opportunity to be a creative practitioner of Sociology teaching.
• A supportive and expanding department which teaches Psychology and Sociology to GCSE and A Level and Politics to A Level.
• A successful and well-resourced department.
• A positive learning and teaching experience in a supportive and friendly environment which is very popular with students.
• Good results at GCSE and A Level in all subjects.
• A Level classes and good student uptake in all languages.
• A comprehensive ECT programme if required.
• An inspirational Head of Department who will work with you as you continuously improve your skills.

You will:

• Have a strong belief in comprehensive education.
• Have the ability to deliver excellent student outcomes.
• Be an innovative and inspirational teacher.
• Be committed to their personal and professional development.
• Make a positive contribution to the school’s distinctive ethos.
• Have the experience of teaching a full age and ability range.
• Have the ability to teach Sociology to A Level.
• Have the ability to teach another subject at KS3, with either History or RE preferred.

Woodbridge High School offers you:

• The opportunity to work in a highly regarded school.
• A welcoming and friendly staff body.
• Motivated, well-behaved and friendly students.
• Clear behaviour systems and students who understand boundaries.
• Opportunities for rapid career development and promotion.
• Access to state-of-the-art sports and leisure facilities.
• Tailored professional development and training.
• A comprehensive staff wellbeing package.

Woodbridge High School is committed to working with local schools and leads on many aspects of school improvement and inter-school development. We would like you to consider being part of our team at this exciting time in our development.

Woodbridge High School welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We actively seek to ensure that our staff is reflective of the diversity of our student body.

We also welcome applications from those returning to the profession or those who need flexible working arrangements. Please set out your situation or request as part of your application.

The school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and overseas checks where necessary.

Further details about the school, about the post and an application form can be downloaded from the website www.woodbridgehigh.co.uk. Please note the school can only consider completed school application forms and not CVs alone.

Closing date: 28 January 2022 at 9.00 am.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within a week of the closing date. We will contact unsuccessful applicants soon after the process.

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