Teacher of Social Sciences (Maternity Cover)

Hellesdon High School; Broadland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wensum Trust is seeking a committed and enthusiastic colleague to join the Social Sciences department at Hellesdon High School. We emphasise evidence-informed classroom practice and a knowledge-rich curriculum to empower students as creative, life-long learners.

The successful applicant will teach at least 2 of the subjects listed across KS3–KS5 and join a large, research-driven team dedicated to high achievement and positive relationships within a supportive school community.

Responsibilities

• Teach at least 2 of the following subjects: Health and Social Care; PSHE/RE; Psychology; Sociology, across KS3, KS4 and KS5.

Job description

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 frontier 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]

Safer Recruitment

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. The Wensum Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as 'spent' must be declared. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks.