Classroom Teacher (Social Science)
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2026 |
| Location: | Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 76b0ff6f-58a3-4a6f-bfea-af500fe5477c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
What We’re Looking For
As part of our school community, you will play a key role in delivering an ambitious social sciences curriculum that develops pupils’ understanding of people, society, and the world we live in.
We are looking for teachers who embody our values within a school community:Ambition, striving to unlock the full potential of every pupil;Courage, embracing challenges with resilience and high expectations;Confidence,promoting positive learning environments where pupils and staff believe in themselves; and Kindness, creating a caring, inclusive school culture where every child feels safe, valued, and supported
• Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in Social Science or a related subject.
• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of current educational developments.
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for inspiring young learners.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and innovative teaching.
Please see Job Description & Person Specification for further information
What the school offers its staff
Medina college, on the historic and beautiful Isle of Wight, is located over two sites: our 11- 16 site on the outskirts of Newport, and the post 16 site, The Island VI Form, in the town centre. We have 2 posts available, based across both the Medina and VI Form sites. The ability or willingness to teach A Level Law would be an advantage. Full and part time applications are welcomed.
We are incredibly proud members ofHISP Multi Academy Trust- a forward-thinking, vibrant educational community dedicated to providing courageous, transformative education for all. We celebrate diversity and champion inclusion at every level. Our vision is bold and clear: to create supportive, dynamic environments that tear down barriers to education and empower every single individual to thrive.
What We Offer
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to high-quality CPD and career progression opportunities across the HISP Trust.
• Opportunities to contribute to curriculum innovation and extracurricular activities.
• A school community that values creativity, independence, and critical thinking.
Commitment to safeguarding
HISP MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
What We’re Looking For
As part of our school community, you will play a key role in delivering an ambitious social sciences curriculum that develops pupils’ understanding of people, society, and the world we live in.
We are looking for teachers who embody our values within a school community:Ambition, striving to unlock the full potential of every pupil;Courage, embracing challenges with resilience and high expectations;Confidence,promoting positive learning environments where pupils and staff believe in themselves; and Kindness, creating a caring, inclusive school culture where every child feels safe, valued, and supported
• Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in Social Science or a related subject.
• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of current educational developments.
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for inspiring young learners.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and innovative teaching.
Please see Job Description & Person Specification for further information
What the school offers its staff
Medina college, on the historic and beautiful Isle of Wight, is located over two sites: our 11- 16 site on the outskirts of Newport, and the post 16 site, The Island VI Form, in the town centre. We have 2 posts available, based across both the Medina and VI Form sites. The ability or willingness to teach A Level Law would be an advantage. Full and part time applications are welcomed.
We are incredibly proud members ofHISP Multi Academy Trust- a forward-thinking, vibrant educational community dedicated to providing courageous, transformative education for all. We celebrate diversity and champion inclusion at every level. Our vision is bold and clear: to create supportive, dynamic environments that tear down barriers to education and empower every single individual to thrive.
What We Offer
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to high-quality CPD and career progression opportunities across the HISP Trust.
• Opportunities to contribute to curriculum innovation and extracurricular activities.
• A school community that values creativity, independence, and critical thinking.
Commitment to safeguarding
HISP MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.