Teacher of Sociology & Psychology KS 3-5 - Westwood College

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Leek; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Teacher of Sociology & Psychology to inspire students at KS 3-5. This role, based at Westwood College, involves fostering a strong partnership with the community and ensuring students are prepared for the demands of the 21st Century. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and dedicated to creating independent learners. You'll benefit from ongoing professional development and a supportive environment, with access to facilities like a multi-gym and on-site parking. Join a team committed to excellence in education and make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Automatic enrolment in the Teachers Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Use of the school multi gym

Voluntary entry to the Staff Association

Responsibilities

• Develop links with and work alongside the team at Leek High School.
• Support all areas of the school to deliver the best education possible.

Job description

We’re recruiting!

Position:Teacher of Sociology & Psychology, KS 3-5

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type:Permanent

Hours:As per Teachers Pay & Conditions

Pay: Mainscale to Upper Scale

Allowance: n/a

Location:Westwood College; however, you may on occasions be required to cover duties at other schools across the Trust

Line Manager: Head Teacher

Thank you for your interest in the post of Teacher of Sociology & Psychology at the Talentum Learning Trust. The Trust comprises of 9 schools within and around the town of Leek in the Staffordshire Moorlands, which includes Westwood College and Leek High School. The Trust promotes high aspirations and excellence for all; our aim is to develop a strong partnership between the academies, students, and the wider community to secure an outstanding learning experience for everyone. We have high expectations and strive to create independent learners fit for the demands of the 21st Century.

Our aim is to develop a strong partnership between the academies, students, and the wider community to secure an outstanding learning experience for everyone. Although based at Westwood College, you will develop links with and work alongside the team at Leek High School. We have high expectations and strive to create independent learners fit for the demands of the 21st Century. Through this role and by supporting all areas of the school, you will enable us to deliver the best education possible to our students. We expect our staff to be highly motivated, determined and caring.

We offer:

• Commitment to your ongoing professional development;
• Automatic enrolment in the Teachers Pension Scheme with employers contributions of 28.6%;
• A staff wing, comprising kitchen, lounge and work space;
• Free on-site parking;
• Use of the school multi gym before and after your usual working hours;
• Voluntary entry to the Staff Association.

Please submit your application form and associated forms to [e-mail] by 9am on Sunday 11th May 2025. Interviews will take place w/c 12th May 2025. Please raise any queries with Mrs Eades by email: [e-mail] .

The Talentum Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A social media check will be conducted on successful applicants.

We do not accept CV’s.