Teacher of Sociology and/or Psychology KS5

Required from January 2025  or as soon as notice period allows.  (Part Time 0.5FTE)

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our Humanities Team. We are looking for someone who can inspire engagement in the classroom and capture the enthusiasm pupils have for learning Sociology and Psychology. The successful applicant will be highly motivated to inspire pupils at all levels from ages 16-18.

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualities to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly Humanities Faculty:

• ECT or Qualified Teacher Status

• A passion for excellence in the teaching of Sociology and/or Psychology at KS5

• The ability to maintain and raise standards of student attainment and achievement and to monitor and support student progress

• The ability to effectively lead, manage and motivate staff within the team and the capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues;

• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

St Alban’s is a successful oversubscribed school. We strive to provide an excellent education for our students within a caring Christian community where all are respected, valued and supported to achieve their potential. Candidates need to be willing to support the Catholic ethos of the school and to develop an understanding of teaching in a Catholic setting; however, they do not need to be Catholic themselves.

Visits to the school by potential applicants are welcomed. Please telephone Lisa Gittins, EA to Headteacher, on 01473 726178 to arrange. For an informal conversation about this post, please contact Matt Baker, Headteacher.

All offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, evidence of Right to Work in the UK and satisfactory completion of all other pre-employment checks.

Closing Date: 12pm Friday 29th November 2024

Interviews: TBC

Please note: An early application is advised.