Teacher of Social Sciences

Dunraven Educational Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunraven School seeks a qualified Teacher of Social Sciences to join its successful department. The role involves teaching Sociology and Psychology at A-Level, contributing to student development, and engaging in a supportive school environment. Candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to educational excellence.

Benefits

Bespoke in-house CPD provision

Clear pathways for career development

Supportive and collegiate environment

Regular staff social and sporting activities

Opportunities for leading work with external partners

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Sociology and Psychology to A-Level is essential.
• Experience in teaching Government and Politics is beneficial.
• Commitment to staff development and student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging lessons in Social Sciences.
• Assess and support students' learning and development.
• Participate in departmental and school-wide activities.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Commitment

Creativity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Thank you very much for your enquiry about the post of Teacher of Social Sciences at Dunraven School. We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and successful Teacher to join our thriving and oversubscribed school. The curriculum area encompasses Government and Politics, Psychology and Sociology. The ability to teach Sociology and Psychology to A-Level is essential for this role. We accept applications from candidates able to offer full time and part time.

DUNRAVEN SCHOOL OVERVIEW

Dunraven School’s results are strong, remaining well above national averages and representing positive ‘value-added’. Recognition of its marked progress has been significant and its journey as a school is important to us. For example:

• in February 2011 we were designated as both a National Support School and a Leading Edge School;
• in August 2011, we converted to Academy status;
• in 2012 we began our development as an All Through School with children starting in Reception in September 2013;
• in summer 2013 our £20 million BSF programme was completed;
• in 2016 we were designated as a National Teaching School and an Academy Sponsor. The Dunraven Educational Trust was established;
• in September 2018, our Multi Academy Trust was formally set up with the integration of Van Gogh Primary, followed by Goldfinch Primary school in January 2019 and The Elmgreen School and Rosendale Primary School in September 2021
• In April 2023 we were judged as Good with Outstanding Features (Sixth Form and Personal Development) by Ofsted.

If you are successful in your application, you will share in the success of a staff who are hardworking, committed, positive in outlook and dedicated to the achievement of our students. We offer:

• a high standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision, and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers (SSAT, Teaching Leaders, Future Leaders, NPQs);
• clear pathways for career development and progression with a proven track-record of success in developing leaders;
• a supportive and collegiate environment, with regular staff social and sporting activities (such as yoga, football and House events);
• excellent opportunities for leading work with external partners (National Support School, National Teaching School);
• a culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields.

The closing date for receipt of applications is noon, Thursday, 05 June 2025

Interviews are planned for the following week

We reserve the right to close early for an exceptional candidate

Dunraven School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. An enhanced DBS check with barred list check is a condition of employment for this post.

TEACHER OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Pay Scale: ILPS

SOCIAL SCIENCES AT DUNRAVEN

The Social Science department is experienced, effective and highly successful. Subjects include: Sociology (KS4/5), Psychology (KS5) and Government and Politics (KS5).

All teachers are members of a Departmental Team and members of a Year Team, either as a tutor or co-tutor. All staff are encouraged to play a full part in the life of the school in addition to the core tasks of preparation, teaching and marking.

Dunraven is keen to support all aspects of staff development, personal and professional, and has a strong staff development policy. It has had Investors in People status for many years. We have a very good track record of developing staff to move into leadership positions.

Short listed candidates will be asked to teach a sample lesson.

Dunraven School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.