Teacher of Sociology and PSHE
MPS/UPS
Date: September 2024
Ofsted Report October 2023: “Because teachers really care about us, we really care about them,” What our students said about us.
Do you want to work in a vibrant, rural, 11-18 school, which is in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, on the edge of the thriving market town of Banbury? The Warriner School has an excellent academic reputation, both locally and more widely, and we are very proud to be an integral part of the community that we serve. Staff have high expectations for all students and work enthusiastically to continue raising attainment and achievement.
We want to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated teacher of Sociology / PSHE to join our thriving and successful team. The Social Sciences department is focused on providing a broad, balanced, rich, and challenging education for all students alongside raising standards in both attainment and progress. Sociology is a vital part of the newly created Social Science Faculty. The role focusses on Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 teaching. In addition, there would be a requirement to teach PSHE. This post will appeal to both experienced teachers of Sociology/PSHE and those starting out in their career.
What we are looking for:
- An outstanding practitioner who leads by example, with the ability to listen and self-reflect
- A commitment to high quality, best practice teaching and learning
- A commitment to Continuous Professional Development
- A committed team player who understands the importance of strong working relationships
- An outstanding communicator with all stakeholders
- A highly organised teacher, with the ability to work under pressure to deadlines
What we offer:
- A school with a clear moral purpose and drive for ‘excellence for all our students’
- Excellent opportunities for career progression and development opportunities, including support in teaching your specialism to A level if you have not done this previously
- A clear staff well-being strategy and commitment to its core values
Closing Date: Friday 26th April at 1pm
The Warriner School 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.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.