Lead teacher of sociology

REQUIRED FROM SEPTEMBER 2021

PERMANENT – FULL TIME

Ms1 – UPS3 Dependent upon EXPERIENCE (+ TLR 2.1 £2,873)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified Sociology teacher to deliver an exciting and engaging curriculum to KS5 students.  The successful candidate must also be able to teach Religious Education at KS3/4.

This is a great opportunity for an individual who has relevant experience and is wishing to work in an excellent school. If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated and committed teacher who feels you have a contribution to make to this vibrant, forward looking school, we would be delighted to receive an application from you.

The department is relatively new, having being established only 3 years ago. There is one teaching room equipped with a projector and screen and a range of new textbook resources and revision materials. Students follow the AQA (7192) syllabus and have currently been taught optional modules on The Family and The Media alongside the compulsory units of Education, Research Methods and Crime & Deviance.

Numbers at A-Level are excellent with 2 groups in Year 12 (40 students) and 2 groups in Year 13 (59 student).   The subject is very popular and the students enjoy coming to their lessons. Last year’s examination results were excellent with 84% of the cohort achieving A*-C.

Walton High School is an oversubscribed, high-achieving school. It is situated in a pleasant residential area on the edge of Cannock Chase and enjoys an excellent reputation.

Please see school website at www.waltonstaffs.com for application form and further details.

Closing date for applications: 9 am on Wednesday, 12^th May 2021

Interview date: Wednesday, 19^th May 2021

Due to the large number of applications that we receive, please note that we can only provide feedback to candidates invited to interview.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from school or by visiting https://disclosure.capitarvs.co.uk/stoke

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/acceptable-right-to-work-documents-an-employers-guide