Teacher of Social Science - The Buckingham School
Location: Buckingham
Term time only
Salary Type: MPS/UPS
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 32.5
Interviews to be held: On application / TBC. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early for a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About us
The Buckingham School is a caring and supportive school with excellent student ambassadors who display good behaviour and a positive attitude. Our motto is 'Success for All', aiming to provide students with life-changing opportunities through education. We are committed to continuous school improvement to achieve the best for every student.
We seek an outstanding classroom practitioner to work across the Social Sciences department, which includes a Curriculum Leader, an Assistant Curriculum Leader, and a full-time teacher of Social Science.
With increasing popularity at Level 2 and Level 3, the successful candidate will teach across subjects including:
* Level 2: Health and Social Care, GCSE Sociology, GCSE Psychology
* Level 3: Health and Social Care, Criminology, A Level Psychology, BTEC Psychology
Experience in teaching Sociology is essential; experience in Criminology, Health and Social Care, and Psychology is desirable. Timetabling and CPD are tailored to staff expertise to support broad subject teaching. Join a knowledgeable, supportive team with experienced examiners and postgraduate scholars. This role suits both ECTs and experienced staff.
The department values CPD and staff development, offering leadership opportunities and NPQ qualifications. Our outstanding ECT Programme provides dedicated support for early-career teachers.
About you
For more details, please see the Person Specification.
Other information
Access the full job description, application form, and self-declaration form on our website: www.buckinghamschool.org.
Send completed applications with contact details of two relevant referees (including your current employer) to Mr. Andy McGinnes, Headteacher.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. All staff are expected to share this commitment and promote community cohesion, a healthy school environment, and young enterprise.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare:
* All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
* All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected under the Act
It is an offence to apply if barred from regulated activity relevant to children. Shortlisted applicants will need to complete a self-disclosure form before interview.
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