We are looking for an inspirational teacher, ideally specialising in psychology, to lead our enthusiastic and dynamic Social Sciences Team. You will be able to communicate your passion for social sciences in order to engage students in our very popular range of KS4 and 5 courses, which currently include psychology, sociology and criminology. The successful candidate will be committed to supporting teachers to excel and be skilled at developing high quality curricula linked to exam board specifications. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious practitioner looking to step up to middle leadership or further develop their leadership experience.
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is an oversubscribed and thriving 11-18 co-educational school. It is the school of choice for the local community due to our high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour. Our students are a delight to work with and achieve outstanding results, making progress significantly above the national average. This is a very exciting time to join our Social Sciences Team with larger cohorts coming through KS4 and a growing sixth form thanks to significant investment in our provision and accommodation.
In return we offer:
- A competitive salary
- A full and varied CPD programme offering teaching and leadership development for our staff
- An opportunity to work in a supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow
- Wider opportunities to be involved across the Futura Learning Partnership
- An energised and professional working environment
- Benefits include; pension scheme, discounted sports centre/gym membership, free wellbeing support & medical cover, free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme.
Futura Learning Partnership is a partnership of schools which span the Bristol - Keynsham - Bath area that are working together to provide a high quality educational experience for all students in their care and be a truly inclusive provider of 4-19 education in the area.
The closing date for applications is: 23:59 on Sunday, 18th February, 2024.
Interviews are likely to be held soon thereafter
No CVs or agencies please
PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. Sir Bernard Lovell Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to appoint an appropriate candidate.
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.