History and Sociology Teacher

ABOUT THE WORTHGATE SCHOOL

The Worthgate School offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 13+ from all over the world. Students study for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff.

TEACHER OF HUMANITIES (History and Sociology) FOR FEBRUARY 2025 

Are you looking for a teaching role, where you can devote time to educating international students with the highest aspirations? Our student body is diverse, inspiring and ever-growing in number. Consequently, an exciting opportunity has arisen to teach within the Humanities faculty. The faculty has a collaborative ethos and contributes to many whole-school initiatives. In addition to offering the more traditional subjects such as History, Sociology, Geography and Psychology, students following the International Baccalaureate or our University Foundation Programme can study subjects such as Global Politics, International Relations and Environmental Systems and Societies. 

We are looking for a teacher who can harness the international contexts of our classrooms and offer an inclusive environment for students to engage in dialogue and develop their academic skills. The ability to teach more than one discipline, across different programmes of study would be an advantage, with KS5 teaching available for the right candidate. Applicants should evidence a commitment to their professional development. There are opportunities for successful applicants to undertake the NPQ qualifications (Leading Teaching or Senior Leadership) with us, in partnership with UCL and multiple teachers enrol on these NPQ programmes each year. 

For February 2025, we are looking for a person who has: 

•   Subject specialism in History and Sociology, with a degree in a related discipline; 

•   Interest in and knowledge of current global social issues; 

•   A proven record of excellent and reflective classroom practice; 

•   Responsive teaching strategies that incorporate high quality feedback and a focus on literacy; 

•   Enthusiasm for continued professional learning; 

•   Commitment to ensuring our students have an enriched, holistic boarding school experience. 

This role would be suitable for experienced teachers, although applications from ambitious new professionals will be welcomed and considered. 

Closing date for applications and interview: 

Closing date: Friday 8th November 2024 

Interview: Expected to take place week commencing 11th November 2024. However, we reserve the right to process any applications as they are received, and therefore interviews may be scheduled earlier than the above date. 

For more information, please contact our Assistant Principal Academic, Rebecca Champion rchampion@worthgateschool.com  

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.