Teacher of Sociology Permanent

Teaching Vacancies; Esher; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

London Fringe Pay Scale

PD & CPD support

Autumn half term

Early Friday close

Employer pension

Cycle to work

Fitness suite

Priority admissions

Staff enrichment

Wraparound fee discount

Résumé du poste

Hinchley Wood School is seeking a permanent Teacher of Sociology from January 2027, with scope for full-time or 0.8 FTE. A departmental responsibility may be available for the right applicant, and we welcome applicants from Newly Qualified Teachers (ECTs).

If you are a talented, motivated practitioner who can deliver engaging GCSE and A Level sociology to our KS4 and KS5 students, we would love to hear from you. Hinchley Wood is an excellent place to start your career.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver innovative and enjoyable GCSE and A Level sociology lessons to KS4 and KS5.
• Welcomes applications from newly qualified teachers (ECTs).

Responsabilités

• Deliver GCSE and A Level sociology lessons to KS4 and KS5.
• Potential departmental responsibility may be available for the right applicant.

Description du poste

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a permanent Teacher of Sociology from January 2027 and would welcome full-time or 0.8 FTE applications. A departmental responsibility may be available for the right applicant. We welcome applications from newly qualified teachers. We have a well-developed programme for ECTs and believe that Hinchley Wood would be an excellent place to start your career.

If you are a talented, highly motivated practitioner with the ability and enthusiasm to deliver innovative and enjoyable GCSE and A Level sociology lessons to our Key Stage 4 and 5 students, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

We take student and staff wellbeing very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school community feel supported and happy.

We offer:

• a competitive salary (London Fringe Pay Scale/dependent upon experience);
• professional development support and an extensive CPD programme;
• two-week Autumn half term;
• early close to students at 1.30pm on Fridays;
• generous employer pension contributions;
• cycle to work scheme and free onsite fitness suite;
• priority admissions criteria, enabling any children of the postholder to be considered for priority admission to the school upon commencement of role;
• thriving and varied staff enrichment programme;
• 50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of staff if they attend one of the trust Schools (Thames Ditton Junior School or Hinchley Wood Primary School)

For newly qualified ECTs, in addition to above we offer:

• a paid induction in July;
• a dedicated mentor with regular mentor meetings and coaching;
• a comprehensive induction programme and a wide range of CPD opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff and governors have also established a code of conduct, included within this pack, which applies to all members of the school community.