Contract term
Permanent
Working hours
Full-time
Pay scale
Salary range
(per annum)
Location
Poole High School
Key Stages
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 4
Key Stage 5
Reports to
Head of Psychology/Sociology
Suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs)?
Yes
About the Post
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and driven Social Sciences teacher to join our high-performing, forward-thinking and cohesive department.
Our Social Sciences department is a thriving and successful subject area and an extremely popular choice at both GCSE and A-Level. We teach a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students achieve positive outcomes. You will work with the Head of departments and the wider school team to continually drive attainment and standards across the department and the school as a whole.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity:
- To plan and deliver high-quality lessons in your subject through our highly effective schemes of work and lesson resourcing.
- To proactively participate in our whole-school CPD programme to continually develop and sharpen your practice, and to take pride in sharing your strong practice with colleagues.
- To contribute to whole school activities and events
- To be engaged in the wider curricular offer for students, through being involved in clubs and activities, particularly those in the subject area.
- To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies
What we can offer you
- Disruption-free learning and a 'warm-strict' behaviour system
- Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
- The opportunity to teach up to A Level
- A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback - no onerous marking policies
- A centralised homework system at KS3 - you do not need to mark KS3 homework
- Centralised detentions, including homework detentions (you do not need to organise/chase at all)
- No formal graded lesson observations - just ongoing 'no-stakes' feedback, helping you to continuously develop
- Professional development that is continuous and based upon national research schools
- A culture of engaged learners - leaving you free to teach high-quality lessons
- Comprehensive induction process with ongoing support from a dedicated induction co-ordinator
- An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
- A school and trust with the scale and structure to maximise opportunities and career progression
- Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
- Free and easy on-site parking
Who we are looking for
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Are an inspirational and skilled teacher of social sciences
- Are committed to improving your pedagogical practices
- Are aspirational for career development and eager to seize additional career progression opportunities
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values, which are:
Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassign ment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguarding children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
Teacher of Social Sciences in Ashington employer: Poole High School
Poole High School is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where teachers can thrive. With a strong focus on professional development and opportunities for growth, staff are encouraged to innovate in their teaching practices while contributing to a vibrant school community. Located in a picturesque area, the school promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal place for passionate educators to inspire the next generation of scientists.
