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Teacher of Social Sciences

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Posting date: 17 September 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 30 September 2024
Location: Bristol, BS16 6XA
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Contract
Job reference: e1df73cd-524b-4f1e-9480-74d7a69c5a06

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Downend School is looking for a passionate teacher to join the Social Science team from December or January 2024. This position is a maternity cover in the first instance, with the potential for a permanent post the following academic year. You will teach a range of Social Science subjects, which could include Sociology, Criminology and Health and Social Care. We would welcome and encourage those who are ECTs or early in their career to contact us, as well as those with more experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a committed team.

About the role

You will be joining a thriving department that aims to provide students with a varied and stimulating curriculum, encouraging students to be inquisitive and independent thinkers. Our aim is not only to help students achieve great outcomes but to spark their interest and engagement so that they have the qualifications and desire to pursue further study at degree level. For those students who pursue other passions in life we aim to equip them with the powerful knowledge to understand and question references to Social Science that occur in their daily lives.

About you

The ability to teach a range of Social Science subjects to A Level is essential. You will have excellent communication skills and be proficient using presentation software to help deliver lessons. You will ensure equality of opportunity, irrespective of starting points, to enable all learners to make good progress. You will also be personable and approachable and be able to quickly build effective relationships with students, and colleagues in the School and across the Trust. Importantly, you will be a positive role model for all students.

What the school offers its staff

About us

Downend School is an exciting and vibrant learning community where every student is supported to achieve their absolute best and every member of teaching and support staff play their part in creating this ethos. We are proud of the exciting curriculum, outstanding pastoral care and excellent opportunities for enrichment that Downend School provides.

Downend School is situated in leafy South Gloucestershire, but is less than 25 minutes away from the heart of the cosmopolitan vibrancy of Bristol City Centre. We offer the benefits not only of working in an exciting and supportive school, but also from being part of Castle School Education Trust.

We can offer you:

• Commitment to CPD and development of all staff including collaborative support and instructional coaching to allow teachers to thrive
• A clear curriculum vision and focus on evidence-based practice
• A commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
• Values and vision that are lived not laminated
• An open and honest culture
• A commitment to the health and wellbeing of our staff
• Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
• Discounted gym membership
• Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dedicated counselling service

Commitment to safeguarding

CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.

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