Teacher of Social Sciences
1. MPS/UPS
2. Full Time
3. Start Date: January 2026
4. Close Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2025
5. Westlands School
6. MPS/UPS
7. January 2026 start
8. Interviews: w/c 13th October 2025
An additional teacher is required to join an established and thriving Social Sciences department delivering Criminology, Sociology and Psychology across Key Stage 4 and 5.
An opportunity to work with a team of dedicated individuals who put pupil experience and progress at the heart of their teaching.
Westlands is an 11-18 coeducational, Swale Academies Trust School which is heavily oversubscribed and has an excellent local reputation.
You will be joining a well-resourced and highly successful department and should have the drive and commitment to contribute to continuing to improve the current success rate
We are looking for candidates who:
9. have relevant teaching experience and QTS.
10. have high expectations and aspirations for all students;
11. are committed to our vision to ensure student well-being and good progress is at the heart of everything we do.
Join us and benefit from:
12. a friendly, supportive and committed team;
13. a well-run department where pupils achieve exceptionally well;
14. dedicated social sciences teaching spaces ;
15. pupils who enjoy learning in a dynamic and exciting school;
16. teaching a subject that is very popular in Key Stage 4 and 5;
17. an excellent CPD programme, which gives all staff the opportunity to study further;
18. being part of a highly successful trust.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Potential candidates with children who are of (or are approaching) secondary school age, may be interested to know that children of our staff are given priority in our Admissions Policy.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
19. Enhanced Maternity Pay
20. Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
21. Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
22. Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
23. Access to training and development
24. Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
25. Cycle to Work scheme
26. On-site Parking
Ready to join us?