Teacher of Sociology
King Edward VI School Lichfield
Staffordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR - UPR
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
Job overview
Due to some temporary staffing changes, we are seeking a part-time teacher who has recent experience of teaching A-level Sociology, ideally following the revised AQA specification. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic teacher who will support Year 12 students in the first year of their A Level course. This would be a temporary appointment until at least the end of May 2019. You will be working alongside an experienced Sociology teacher who teaches across Year 12 & 13 and supported by the Head of Social Science; the subject is well-resourced and popular with our students.
For a suitable candidate, between 2 and 3 half-days per week would be available. Early applications before a final closing date are welcome as we are seeking an immediate start.
We are looking for a teacher who has excellent communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents. We expect the successful candidate to work as part of a team and be willing to participate in all aspects of school life.
King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2017 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching; we are currently expanding to take in an additional form of entry from 2019. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.
For further information and all the documents you will need to make an application, please visit www.keslichfield.org.uk or email: office@kingedwardvi-lichfield.staffs.sch.uk or telephone us on 01543 255714.
Closing date: Noon on Monday, 18th March 2019.
Interview date: As soon as possible.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.
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About King Edward VI School Lichfield
- King Edward VI School Lichfield
- Upper St John Street, Lichfield
- Staffordshire
- WS14 9EE
- United Kingdom
King Edward VI School, Lichfield is a high-performing, inclusive 11-18 community school. Our vision is built around Wellbeing, Collaboration and Aspiration. These three strands carry through all aspects of life at our school.
- Wellbeing - We value the personal and professional wellbeing of all members of our school community
- Collaboration - We work together to achieve our shared ambitions
- Aspiration - We challenge ourselves to reach our full potential in all aspects of school life
King Edward VI students and staff are valued as individuals within our large and thriving school. We believe that supportive relationships and positive behaviour should be actively fostered through a whole-school approach. We value the views and ideas of all members of our school community and seek to develop a strong partnership between students, parents and the school.
Behaviour in class and around the school is very strong. Pupils feel that staff work hard to help them to do their best. Most pupils enjoy their time at school. (Ofsted, October 2022)
We have experienced subject specialists and highly skilled support staff who work hard to bring out the best in our students. Our success is built on strong collaboration, allowing us to provide high quality support and challenge. We are proud of the school's achievements and its long history in Lichfield. The school is well-resourced and has benefited from the significant investment in recent years, providing excellent facilities on a green and spacious campus.
Students access a broad and dynamic curriculum in an environment that provides exceptional academic and pastoral support. In return we expect a commitment to high standards of effort and behaviour. We encourage all students to strive to reach their potential in its widest possible sense, our staff are fully committed to providing the enrichment and wider extra-curricular opportunities that make our school such a vibrant community.
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