The College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Social Sciences on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. We are looking for an individual with the skills, expertise and passion to join our dedicated team and help provide an inspiring and supportive learning environment in which every student can realise their full potential.

Who are we looking for?

You will be committed to ensuring students make their very best progress, through planning and delivering engaging lessons that will inspire our learners to succeed. You will support, challenge, and engage a diverse cohort of students, enriching their learning experience, maximising their potential and raising attainment. This post is equally suitable for experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who have the talent and drive to promote Social Sciences across the College.

Like all our highly respected team, you will have the opportunity to teach the full range of ages and qualifications. It is important that we appoint the right candidate, someone who shares our belief that our students deserve the very best. Therefore, the successful candidate will:

• be a highly successful teacher, who embodies our school mission statement, ‘Ambition for All’
• be highly motivated and committed to continual professional development
• be able to support the development of highly engaging and ambitious schemes of work within the department
• have a clear understanding of pedagogical knowledge in the teaching of social sciences
• be a team player who relishes the opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues within the Social Sciences department and across the College

Who are we? 

The City of Leicester College is a thriving multi-cultural 11-19 college, with nearly 1600 students on roll, which includes a highly successful sixth form of 250+. Whilst we are one of the largest schools in the city, we maintain a distinct identity and prioritise the health and wellbeing of our staff and students alike.

In recent years, we have made huge changes to ensure that ambition sits at the heart of everything we do. The changes we have made to our curriculum, behaviour systems and personal development programme have led to the strongest examination outcomes in the College's history.

For the successful candidate we can offer:

• a challenging and rewarding inner-city, multicultural and multi-faith community
• a school where we are truly ambitious for the community that we serve
• a supportive and purposeful induction programme for all staff including mentoring and coaching
• evidence-driven and research-informed CPD that is tailored to your teaching practice
• a fantastic, well-resourced and inspiring learning environment
• committed, enthusiastic and creative staff and students
• a friendly and supportive working environment where staff work as a team to deliver student success
• access to excellent technology resources, including laptops for all staff 
• staff healthcare benefits through Bupa
• staff RAC vehicle benefits
• staff ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme
• eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Please include a supporting statement, within the application, detailing your reasons for applying for the job, what makes you suitable, and any key experience you have that fits the specifications.

Equal Opportunities:

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Closing date for applications:

The closing date for this position is 9:00am on Monday 28th September 2026. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Interviews will be held in the same or following week but may take place sooner.

References will be sought for shortlisted candidates from their nominated referees prior to interview.