Teacher of Social Sciences (Temporary)

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Teacher of Social Sciences (Temporary)

MPR/UPR

Contract: 32.5 Hours per week

Required Until: End of 2024-2025 Academic Year

Elliott Hudson College are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Temporary Teacher of Social Sciences. This role is of great importance to our work as a college with the successful candidate being responsible for teaching and inspiring students to achieve their potential across a range of exciting and evolving subjects. This opportunity is open to both ECTs and Experienced Teachers.

The ideal applicant will have:

Either:

·      A successful placement(s), teaching at KS4 & KS5 (applicants currently in training)

or:

·      A successful record of teaching with very good exam results at one or more of KS4 & KS5 (applicants who already have gained QTS.

·      A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the use of the Pupil Premium.

·      The ability to put vision into practice.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

·      Membership to a local government pension scheme. 

·      Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

·      A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

·      Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

·      £2k Cycle to work scheme.

·      On-Site Gym

About us:

Elliott Hudson College is an ambitious and high performing 16-19 sixth form college that is committed to raising standards for young people across the Leeds City region. Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, Elliott Hudson College has a mission to ensure that its students receive an exceptional education and that they successfully progress to their chosen destination.

Within GORSE, we aspire for every young person to acquire the gift of choice and at Elliott Hudson College we are committed to building a community in which all students and staff can thrive. By adopting an approach where we all try to be, and do, a bit better each day, we build a culture of excellence in which all can flourish.

If you would like to know more about our college, please visit our website at www.elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk.

How to Apply: 

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description, Person Specification & Application form are available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to recruitment@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk or by telephone on 0113 323 9777.  

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted. 

Closing date for applications: Apply Now.

Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn prior to the above date. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as early as possible. 

Interviews take place on: TBC.

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We feel that the differences between us give our community strength. Therefore, diversity is celebrated & valued, and we encourage everyone to be their authentic self.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.  

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