Teacher of Psychology and Sociology

at  Dagenham Park CofE School Barking and Dagenham

JOB OVERVIEW

Suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and outstanding teacher of Psychology and Sociology who is dedicated to improving the outcomes of pupils at Dagenham Park Church of England School. We are a truly inclusive school and are looking for an individual who will fully support our school ethos and values.
The successful candidate should be highly motivated and combine excellent organisational skills with the ability to inspire and motivate students at all levels. They should be a hardworking, creative and an exceptional classroom practitioner, committed to their own continued professional development.
The Social Sciences department has historically achieved excellent results in GCSE and A Level, and both the department and school are very supportive and well resourced. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established department and a friendly school community, with excellent provision for professional development, including a superb ECT programme.
Psychology and Sociology are popular subject choices at A Level and many students are interested in pursuing further studies in Social Sciences. The successful candidate will also teach Sociology at GCSE, which again is a popular choice. We follow AQA specifications for all subjects and the successful candidate will be required to prepare pupils for their terminal exams at A Level and GCSE.
Our lessons are one hour and the timetable for this role includes 48% A Level teaching (12 hours) and 24% GCSE teaching (6 hours) with a generous seven (28%) hours non-contact time.
The school, who achieved the Ofsted rating ‘Good’ in January 2020, is located within easy reach of central London via the District Line and is easily accessible via the A13. There is a high-quality induction and extensive in-house CPD program available to staff as part of our strong commitment to staff development. All staff have access to our modern and open café facilities and regular events organised by the school’s Wellbeing Committee.
Dagenham Park Church of England School is a diverse school and is dedicated to inclusive learning for all. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community including persons with disabilities. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process including a Disclosure Check will be undertaken on all applicants.

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