Teacher of Social Science

ABOUT BOSWORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL 

Bosworth Independent School is a relatively small school of approximately 300 students. This enables us to offer a supportive family atmosphere, where students and staff can enjoy their work and thrive as valued people and professionals. Our ethos is one that believes in the importance of the individual and celebrates success regardless of the level. Students come from a wide variety of countries and are motivated and aspirational, mostly aiming for Russell Group and Oxbridge

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

As a teacher, you should carry out your role to support the needs of the students you work with and the school in general.

AS A SUBJECT TEACHER, YOU WILL:

   Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students

   Promote good progress and outcomes by students

   Demonstrate strong subject and curriculum knowledge

   Plan and teach well-structured lessons based on departmental schemes of work

   Participate in arrangements for preparing students for external examinations

   Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students

   Set and mark homework and class work promptly according to the School’s policy

   Make accurate and productive use of assessment

   Write high quality reports as required by the School’s policy on reporting to parents

   Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

   Develop and maintain classroom and other learning environments

   Ensure that School policies on student attendance are enforced

YOU WILL ALSO:

   Act as Personal Tutor to a group of students

   Play a role in departmental planning and the development of resources

   Contribute to the School’s PSHE and associated programmes

   Contribute to the School’s university and School access programmes

   Contribute one enrichment/after school activity per term

   Support the School’s programme of trips and activities

   Participate in the School’s induction programmes for new students

   Support the School welfare team by ensuring concerns are communicated and acted on

   Play a full part in your own professional development and that of colleagues

   Attend appropriate meetings and in-service training programmes

   Contribute to the development and implementation of the School’s vision

   Communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues and others

   Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

   Participate in the School’s appraisal and performance management processes

   Undertake other appropriate tasks that the Headmaster may assign

AS PART OF YOUR WIDER ROLE WITHIN THE SCHOOL, YOU WILL ALSO

   Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect

   Have regard for the need to safeguard students’ well-being

   Show tolerance of and respect for the rights of others

   Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality

   Generally be in School during the teaching day, except with agreement of your line manager

   Help to create and maintain a safe working environment for everyone

   Understand and act within the relevant School, national and statutory frameworks

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The job requires that you have:

   A good academic degree in a key curriculum subject area

   Effective time management skills

   Strong communication abilities

   Great interpersonal skills, both verbal and written

   Good levels of IT literacy

   Strong presentation skills

   Clear and concise verbal communication skills

   A calm and diplomatic approach

It also requires that you are:

   Passionate about your subject

   An advocate for cultural diversity and globalisation

   Willing to play a part in the wider life of the School

   A good team player, but also able to work autonomously

   Willing to accept additional responsibilities

   Good at prioritising conflicting demands

   Able to meet deadlines

   Neat, well-groomed and well-presented

   A strong role model for young people

BENEFITS 

•   Cycle to work Scheme

•   Tech Scheme 

•   Car Scheme

•   Free flu vaccine through Healthshield 

•   Free eye tests 

•   Financial wellbeing support via WageStream

•   Employee Assistance Programme

•   Group income protection 

•   GP24: GP Access for all 

•   Health Cash Plan

•   Death in Service

•   Long service awards

•   Employee referral scheme 

•   Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay 

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)

CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. 

With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China. 

Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.

We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY 

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all. 

SAFEGUARDING 

CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.