Teacher of Social Sciences (Specialism in Health and Social Care)

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Social Sciences with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to teach Health and Social Care, Sociology and/or Psychology. Successful candidates are not expected to teach all of these subjects – we will endeavour to focus on their specialism. The successful candidate will join the school’s highly successful and enthusiastic Social Sciences department working and collaborating with an exceptionally dedicated and talented team of practitioners.

What we are looking for:

●       An excellent classroom practitioner

●       Somebody who is well-organised, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team

●       Somebody who works well with staff and pupils alike

●       Strong classroom management skills

●       Knowledge of Health and Social Care at KS4 and KS5

●       Desirable knowledge of another Social Science at A -Level

●       Someone keen to make a difference to the lives of young people

●       Someone looking to join a community that works to develop young people into successful citizens

●       Someone ready to work with young people both in lessons and as a tutor.

What Fulston Manor School can offer you:

Professionally:

●       Mentoring and high-level training

o   We are dedicated to providing ECTs with an all round experience whilst completing their induction, collaborating with other trusts to build on this

o   NPQ successes and mentors to encourage teachers to reach their full potential

●       Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities – staff training days offer excellent CPD with outside educational speakers

●       A family atmosphere with welcoming staff and students – ‘Fulston Family Values’

●       A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core – working at home

for some PPA sessions.

●       To be part of a whole school team – working together to achieve and valuing every individual’s contribution

Personally:

●       Membership of a generous pension scheme

●       Mindfulness and Wellbeing resources available

●       Access to Westfield Healthcare

●       Free annual Flu Jabs

●       Access to Mental Health First Aiders

●       Free secure parking on site

●       A laptop computer for school use

●       Access to Kent Rewards (including cycle to work scheme)

●       The School canteen and Sixth Form Café provides subsidised meals

●       Respite and Wellbeing weeks on calendar including wellbeing activities for staff and breakfast

●       Social activities

For further information, however, please do not hesitate to contact the school; you are, of course, most welcome to visit – please contact the school to arrange an appointment.

We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement early and to interview candidates during the advertisement window; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

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