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An opportunity has arisen to join the Humanities faculty at Brimsham Green School on a permanent, full-time basis. The post requires an experienced, highly motivated, inspirational teacher of Religious Studies, Sociology and Health & Social Care from January 2026 (or earlier depending on availability).
In addition to leading Social Sciences (TLR 2a), the successful candidate will be able to teach: Humanities to Years 7-8; Religious Studies to Years 9-13; and Sociology/Health and Social Care to Years 12-13.
Brimsham Green School was inspected by Ofsted in November 2024 and was judged to be maintaining the standards identified at the previous inspection, which were ‘Good’ in all areas. Ofsted noted that, “staff are highly ambitious for all pupils at Brimsham Green School” and that “curriculum design and delivery are strong.” Ofsted concluded that our students’ behaviour is good and that “the school’s recent deliberate focus on creating a sense of belonging is having an impact.” In summary, Ofsted found leaders to be, “…ethically driven…open, honest and meticulous when evaluating the school and making changes.”
Should you decide that you would like to join the staff team here at Brimsham, challenging and supporting our enthusiastic learners, then we look forward to reading your completed application form. Within your supporting statement, in the ‘Skills, abilities, knowledge, and experience’ section, please address the following questions:
1.How has your classroom practice enabled students of varying abilities to make good progress?
2.What impact have you had successfully supporting disadvantaged students to fulfil their potential?
3.How have you used formative feedback as a tool to assess students’ knowledge and understanding, and to identify the next steps they/you need to take?
4.How does your experience to date prepare you well for the role of Head of Social Sciences?
The closing date for this post is 9:00 a.m. on Monday 23 June.. If you have not heard from us by Friday 27 June then you should assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
If you are interested and would like to discuss the post further or visit the school, please contact Matt Valentine (Head of Humanities) who will be delighted to hear from you.
We value diversity in our workforce and applications are encouraged from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.