Teacher of Sociology with Social Science

We are seeking an excellent Sociology with Social Science teacher to join our welcoming and high performing team to help drive forward further developments in the curriculum. The successful candidate will be able to teach sociology at KS 4 and 5, with the ability/willingness to teach other social science subjects.

The social science department achieves outstanding results year on year which are above the national average at both KS4 and 5. The social science subjects are very popular options across the school, and a good proportion of those students go on to study social science based degrees at university.

The Social Sciences faculty aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum offering both vocational and academic courses that are inspiring, ambitious, and inclusive of all students.  Through the delivery of a wide range of topics such as health, mental health, understanding the mind and behaviour and human social relationships and institutions students are encouraged to become independent, self-aware, critical thinkers who are aware of the importance of recognising, accepting, and celebrating diversity and equality for all.  Through discussion of topical issues and current events they will gain a confident voice that leads to them develop insight and awareness of their place in society where they can achieve personal and professional success. 

Kingsthorpe College is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy with approximately 1400 students on roll (200 students Post-16).  We were graded by Ofsted as Good in all areas in December 2019, and we are now looking forward to the next stage of our journey from good to great.  In September 2021, we joined Orbis Education Trust, and this has unlocked further possibilities for colleagues to develop, progress, and make a significant contribution to inspiring the students within our schools.  We therefore believe it is an exciting time to join #TeamKC and be part of a community, which is resolute in its drive to help our students leave with the confidence and skills to be able to take part in the great conversations of our times. Kingsthorpe is on a journey to world-class status. Please look at our website https://www.kingsthorpecollege.org.uk  for a comprehensive view of our school.

You would be joining a friendly, hard-working team, with an ethos of collaborative planning and shared resources. 

The post will start Easter 2025 (Applications from ECTs are welcomed as are applicants wanting part time working)

With our Trust growing, we are likely to have many more career development opportunities coming up in future.

The Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 15^th January 2025, at 9.00am

(We may interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.)

To apply for this role, please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138932/EDV-2024-KC-97363

If you have any queries, please contact the school.

t:  01604 716106

e: recruitment@orbismat.com

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