Social Sciences Teacher – Growing School in Harlow

• Full-time Social Sciences Teacher required at a growing and ambitious Harlow secondary school

• Opportunity to teach across Sociology Psychology or related subjects at KS4 and KS5

• Join a developing faculty with genuine scope for curriculum growth

• Strong support for staff wishing to build expertise in sixth-form teaching

Our client a growing and increasingly popular secondary school in Harlow is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Social Sciences Teacher to join their expanding faculty. The successful candidate will teach across Sociology Psychology or a related Social Sciences subject at KS4 and KS5 depending on their specialism and areas of interest with the department actively looking to broaden its curriculum offer in response to growing student demand. The faculty is relatively small but ambitious offering staff the chance to play a genuinely influential role in shaping course choices resources and teaching approaches as the department continues to grow. The Head of Faculty is well-regarded for being supportive open to new ideas and committed to helping staff develop their expertise in sixth-form teaching including support with examining opportunities and access to relevant subject-specific CPD. This is an excellent opportunity for a Social Sciences Teacher looking to join a school at an exciting stage of curriculum development where fresh ideas and enthusiasm are genuinely valued. Applications are welcomed from experienced Social Sciences Teachers ECTs with a strong subject background and overseas-trained teachers holding a formal teaching qualification and QTS. Interested candidates should forward a CV as soon as possible to be considered for this role.

School information

• Growing increasingly popular school with rising student numbers and expanding sixth-form provision

• Engaged curious students with a genuine interest in the Social Sciences

• Excellent transport links across Harlow and the wider West Essex and Hertfordshire area

• Strong investment in curriculum development and staff training

This Harlow school has seen significant growth in recent years with senior leadership praised by staff for their clear strategic direction and willingness to invest in newer or smaller subject areas such as the Social Sciences. The schools recent inspection outcome reflected positively on the quality of teaching and the ambition of its curriculum offer alongside a strong and improving pastoral care system. Staff consistently describe the leadership team as approachable and genuinely interested in staff ideas particularly where they relate to expanding or improving the schools sixth-form offer. The schools Harlow location provides good transport links across West Essex and into neighbouring Hertfordshire making it accessible for staff travelling from a wide catchment area and its growing reputation means it continues to attract increasing numbers of students to its sixth form each year.

Experience and Qualifications

• Social Sciences Teacher able to teach confidently at KS4 and KS5 (Sociology Psychology or related subject)

• A formal teaching qualification with QTS (i.e. PGCE)

• Right to work within the UK

• Enthusiasm for contributing to the growth and development of a developing faculty

Application
To be considered for this Social Sciences Teacher position in Harlow please forward your CV as soon as possible.