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Head of Social Studies

Employer
Wigston Academies Trust
Location
Wigston, Leicestershire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£54,938 to £62,202
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
10th March 2025 10:00 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1469223
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1469223

To start for the new academic year

Ability to teach A Level Business and Economics

Applications welcome for full time, part time and job share

Salary at L5 to L10

Excellent training and support provided as standard

Good development opportunities

We are looking for a knowledgeable teacher to lead and enhance our social studies team. Our Social Studies programme covers business, economics, film studies and media. This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspirational leader who is ready for a new challenge and wanting to take the next step in their career. Could this be you?

We can offer you a team of committed teachers, fantastic facilities and resources across our Trust and mentoring by experienced senior leaders and serving Ofsted inspectors.

We value our staff and believe in them. We offer you training and support to develop, along with a friendly and supportive team of colleagues to work with too.

Our core rule is simple: you must care about our students. They are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united in our mission to provide them with the best possible educational experience.

Wigston Academies Trust comprises Wigston Academy (11–16) and Wigston College (16–19). Both institutions were rated as “Strong Good” in their latest OFSTED inspections (May and June 2022).

If you’re curious to learn more, we warmly invite you to visit us. Come and see what makes our community special—we’re confident you’ll like what you find.

Closing date for applications: 10am, Monday, 10th March 2025

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to interview at any point during the application process so early applications are encouraged.

Only applicants who meet our selection criteria will be invited to an interview.

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Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to keeping children and young people safe from harm and abuse and to promoting their welfare, and we expect that everyone who comes to work for us will share the same commitment. Fulfilling this responsibility includes making sure that our recruitment process includes a range of measures to identify those who may be unsuitable to work with children and young people. In addition, all roles within the school are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post may also be subject to further DBS re-checks at appropriate intervals.
Wigston Academies Trust

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