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Teacher of Social science

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Orpington

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GBP 37,000 - 56,000

30+ days ago

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An exceptional opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking secondary school in Orpington, seeking a passionate Teacher of Social Science. This role involves delivering a well-rounded curriculum, fostering student development, and raising academic standards. The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status and possess a relevant degree, along with effective teaching experience. Join a collaborative environment where you can inspire students to achieve their potential and contribute to their personal growth. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in education and help shape the future of young minds.

Hold QTS and a relevant undergraduate degree.
Successful teaching experience at secondary level is required.

Implement and deliver a broad, balanced curriculum for students.
Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students.

Effective teaching and learning

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Team collaboration

ICT skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant undergraduate degree

Interactive whiteboards

Teacher of Social Science (Psychology and/or Sociology)
Contract type: Teaching (Permanent)
Employment type: Full-Time
Actual salary: £37,913-£55,494

Teaching Personnel have a great opportunity to work with an exceptional secondary school and sixth form school based in Orpington.

Main Areas of Responsibility

To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor.
To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
To share and support the academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

Qualifications & Experience

Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school.
Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor.
Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work.
Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff.
Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards.
Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students.

If this opportunity is for you, please send your CV to Abigail Simpson.

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