Teacher of Social Sciences

Charnwood College is now recruiting for a Teacher of Social Sciences. This role could be your next career opportunity!

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Due to expanding numbers and popularity, we are seeking to recruit an outstanding Social Sciences teacher to join our thriving humanities faculty with the opportunity to teach primarily in Key Stage 5, with the possibility down the line of expanding to GCSE.

We are looking for an excellent teacher of Psychology and Sociology, the candidate would be expected to primarily teach both subjects at A Level. We are always looking to expand our offer at both GCSE and A Level and so the ability and enthusiasm to teach other subjects would be welcomed, this could include Law, Criminology, Religious Studies, etc, however, we are more interested in getting the right candidate for the team and so we welcome all applications. Currently both Psychology and Sociology follow the AQA specification.

The current Humanities faculty is made up of seven enthusiastic, strong teachers with a variety of specialisms and responsibilities. Humanities as a faculty currently covers a range of subjects and as a consequence, the team work very closely together to support one another. Additionally, the Humanities faculty has been growing and improving in recent years, with the average GCSE Progress score in humanities subjects last year being +0.57, compared with the school’s progress score of +0.17.

About Charnwood College

Charnwood College is an oversubscribed 11 to 18 school, which has seen significant improvements over the last five years. The most recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as Good in all areas stating that ‘Pupils at Charnwood College experience a culture of respect and positivity’ and that ‘Leaders have established an inclusive and calm environment in which pupils can learn’. Staff and students follow ‘The Charnwood Way’, to create a positive, learning culture in which all students are immersed. The spacious, well-maintained site offers excellent facilities over 40 acres. We have dedicated areas for a variety of sports, the arts and technology subjects.

Salary & Benefits

• M1- UPS3, £31,650 - £49,084 per annum depending on experience
• Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• A good degree in a specialist subject teaching qualification
• Nationally recognised teaching qualificaton (QTS)
• Good literacy, numeracy and general IT skills
• The skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to teach across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• show sign of consistently working towards bettering your teaching skills and abilities
• Understanding of the current curriculum issues in relation to teaching subjects
• Ability to effectively and appropriately use resources to enact the curriculum well
• be flexible and responsive to an ever changing environment
• Committment to working co-operatively with young people; able to communicate effectively and sensitively in a manner that shows high positive regard

For more information on who we are looking for, please view the job description attachment

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click 'here'.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.