Teacher - Social Sciences (Maternity Cover)

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Social Sciences for maternity cover. This role involves engaging students in a supportive environment, contributing to curriculum development, and ensuring student success through effective teaching methods. With a focus on high-quality education, the successful candidate will join a team committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives while enjoying professional development opportunities and a supportive community.

Benefits

Teacher’s pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant subject required for teaching role.
• Experience in teaching Sociology/Criminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Help students develop skills and reach their potential.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons while assessing progress.

Skills

High-quality teaching

Effective communication

Creating supportive environments

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Certificate in Education or equivalent

GCSEs in English and Maths (grades A-C)

Job description

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Teacher - Social Sciences (Maternity Cover), Bedford

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Client:

The Bedford College Group

Location:

Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Teacher – Social Sciences (Maternity Cover)

Location: The Bedford Sixth Form

Salary/Benefits: Salary from £31,930 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, Teacher’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Full Time – Fixed Term Maternity Cover – Fixed until 24 April 2026

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Teacher of Social Sciences to join our Sixth Forms department at The Bedford College Group .

As a Teacher, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Overall Responsibilities - Help students develop skills and reach potential; contribute to Sixth Form curriculum and student experience.
• Teaching Duties - Teach effectively; engage and motivate students; plan and deliver lessons; assess and record progress; contribute to retention and success targets.
• Curriculum Development - Be proactive in curriculum development; participate in performance reviews and staff development; organise extracurricular activities; apply Health and Safety guidelines.
• Student Support - Participate in meetings; produce progress reports; contribute to student enrichment; promote at Open Evenings; safeguard welfare.
• Statutory Duties - Promote safeguarding, equality and diversity, health and safety; participate in training and development.

About you:

• Qualifications - Degree in relevant subject; Certificate in Education or equivalent; GCSEs in English and Maths (grades A-C).
• Experience - Teaching Sociology/Criminology; teaching in Sixth Form or FE College; successful teaching record; up-to-date subject knowledge; using ILT to enhance learning; working with diverse backgrounds; promoting equality and diversity.
• Skills - High-quality teaching; creating supportive environments; promoting Sixth Form's image; effective team member; openness to change; robust approach to work; positive team contribution; effective communication.
• Commitment - Promoting safeguarding; forming appropriate relationships; continuous skill and knowledge updates; flexible approach; willingness to work at all locations; awareness of health and safety requirements.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: 02 June 2025

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously -We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred -At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive -We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring -We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence -We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford Sixth Form

The Bedford Sixth Form helps students to achieve their career aspirations through high academic success. We strive to offer a sixth form experience that’s different to school and one that will make our students stand out from the crowd.
Our excellent teachers are not only subject specialists but experts in teaching 16-19 year olds, so you will benefit from their focused knowledge and experience. What’s more, our beautiful period building offers you a legacy of excellent education combined with the latest facilities.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College andTreshamCollegein the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;ShuttleworthCollege,a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for MotorsportalongsideSilverstonerace circuit.To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.