Psychology/Sociology Teacher
Fixed term maternity cover, Full Time
Salary: MS1 – UPS3 £32,916 - £51,048 per annum
John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a teacher of Psychology & Sociology (maternity cover) to join our excellent community of educators.
The successful candidate will be an enterprising and enthusiastic teacher. The psychology team at Chase Terrace Academy is exceptional, and this is clear from student outcomes. We are looking for either a newly qualified teacher or an experienced teacher to join our already successful team. You can expect an excellent support package from our school. If you are a highly effective, determined teacher with a creative and resourceful mind, we want to hear from you.
If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 14th September 2026
Selection/Interview: w/c 14th September 2026
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.
John Taylor MAT 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. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.
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