Teacher – Social Sciences (Maternity Cover)
The Bedford Sixth Form
Bedford
- Expired
- Salary:
- From £31,930 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 25 June 2025
Job overview
Role: Teacher – Social Sciences (Maternity Cover)
Location: The Bedford Sixth Form
Salary/Benefits: Salary from £31,930 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, Teacher’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Full Time – Fixed Term Maternity Cover – Fixed until 24 April 2026
About the role:
We are currently seeking a Teacher of Social Sciences to join our Sixth Forms department at The Bedford College Group.
As a Teacher, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
· Overall Responsibilities - Help students develop skills and reach potential; contribute to Sixth Form curriculum and student experience.
· Teaching Duties - Teach effectively; engage and motivate students; plan and deliver lessons; assess and record progress; contribute to retention and success targets.
· Curriculum Development - Be proactive in curriculum development; participate in performance reviews and staff development; organise extracurricular activities; apply Health and Safety guidelines.
· Student Support - Participate in meetings; produce progress reports; contribute to student enrichment; promote at Open Evenings; safeguard welfare.
· Statutory Duties - Promote safeguarding, equality and diversity, health and safety; participate in training and development.
About you:
· Qualifications - Degree in relevant subject; Certificate in Education or equivalent; GCSEs in English and Maths (grades A-C).
· Experience - Teaching Sociology/Criminology; teaching in Sixth Form or FE College; successful teaching record; up-to-date subject knowledge; using ILT to enhance learning; working with diverse backgrounds; promoting equality and diversity.
· Skills - High-quality teaching; creating supportive environments; promoting Sixth Form's image; effective team member; openness to change; robust approach to work; positive team contribution; effective communication.
· Commitment - Promoting safeguarding; forming appropriate relationships; continuous skill and knowledge updates; flexible approach; willingness to work at all locations; awareness of health and safety requirements.
For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
Interviews to be held: TBC
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About The Bedford Sixth Form
- The Bedford Sixth Form
- Bromham Road, Bedford
- Bedfordshire
- MK40 2BS
- United Kingdom
The Bedford Sixth Form is the only institution in Bedford solely dedicated to sixth form choices – providing A-Level and BTEC study to full-time students.
At our sixth form, we aim to provide the opportunities, support and culture to help students make the most of their future – preparing them for university and beyond so that their aspirations can be realised.
Our Values
Our values reflect how we set out to achieve our aim, putting students at the heart of all we do. Our three core values are:
Student focus
We will seek to achieve a high quality learning experience for every student.
High performance
We will strive for consistently high levels of performance in all aspects of our work.
Respect, openness and honesty
We will treat everyone with respect, encourage openness and honesty, and recognise each other’s contribution and achievements.
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