Teacher of Social Sciences (Maternity)

Hellesdon High School; Broadland; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Hellesdon High School, part of The Wensum Trust, is seeking a Teacher of Social Sciences for maternity cover. You will teach across KS3–KS5 in Health and Social Care, PSHE/RE, Psychology or Sociology within a supportive, evidence-informed department. The school emphasises knowledge-rich curriculum and high expectations.

The post requires safeguarding compliance and DBS checks; closing is 06 November with interviews to follow. Contact [e-mail] for more information.

Qualifications

• Will teach at least 2 of the following subjects: Health and Social Care; PSHE/RE; Psychology; Sociology, across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children, with appropriate pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach Social Sciences across KS3–KS5, with flexibility to cover subject areas within Health and Social Care, PSHE/RE, Psychology or Sociology.
• Contribute to department work and school improvement, and participate in safeguarding procedures.

Job description

• Salary: £34,069- £52,835 (FTE)
• Temporary
• Full Time
• January 2027

Teacher of Social Sciences (Maternity Cover)

About this Role

The Wensum Trust is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic colleague to join our Social Sciences department at Hellesdon High School.

At Hellesdon High School we are committed to evidence-informed classroom practice and a knowledge rich curriculum in every subject. We believe that empowering students with knowledge is the best way to help all our young people to become creative, well-round, successful life-long learners.

In the Social Sciences Department at Hellesdon High School we are a large team who put research driven inclusive practice at the forefront of student learning experience.

Our results are regularly in the top 25% nationally, with our vocational performance frequently being in the top 10%.

The successful applicant will be required to teach at least 2 of the following subjects; Health and Social Care; PSHE/RE; Psychology; Sociology, across KS3, KS4 and KS5.

As part of The Wensum Trust, we believe that our shared duty is to help every child to develop into high achieving, confident, healthy, caring and resilient members of their family and community. We want our schools to be healthy environments where both children and staff can develop and where strong, positive relationships are key. Our school, therefore, practises a relational approach with children, our families and our communities. We are particularly interested in working with people who share Our Qualities; who will work effectively and flexibly as part of a team.

Being a part of The Wensum Trust's family of schools offers employees unique experiences to work alongside our strategic partners and to collaborate with a wider network of staff. We believe in investing in employees as individuals, by providing training opportunities that help to develop both existing and new skill sets, to encourage career progression at all levels.

We care about bringing together the most able people, to help us achieve our vision of providing a rounded education for children, quality support for their families and opportunities to enrich our communities.

For further information on this vacancy and our school, please contact Niall Sully on [e-mail]

Closing Date: 06 November, 9am

Interview Date: TBC

The Wensum Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.