Location: Winterbourne Academy
Post Sociology/Health and Social care Teacher
Contract type: Part time (0.4 FTE)
Pay Scale: MPS £30,000 to UPS £46,525 (£12,000 -£18,610 per annum)
We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate sociology and/or health and social care Teacher to join our team at Winterbourne Academy on a permanent contract from 1st September 2024.
Sociology and health and social care are part of a thriving Social Sciences Faculty that also includes business subjects, law, criminology and psychology amongst its subjects. We deliver sociology and health and social care at KS4 and KS5 and both are popular and successful courses. This post can be flexible to the appointed candidate's interests and skills across these two subjects. The team are a supportive and experienced group with teachers being passionate about their subjects and seeking to inspire students to the best outcomes.
Winterbourne Academy is a large, successful and continuously improving school with values that include a strong sense of community with ambition, opportunity and respect for all. ambition for all. We look forward to welcoming a committed Teacher to the team.
Our Philosophy as an Employer
Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.
We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.
We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.
We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.
Benefits
• Pension Scheme
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate membership of Bristol Wild Place at reduced rates
• Free onsite parking
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Thrive Mental Wellbeing App
• Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: Monday 7th May 8am
We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we receive suitable applications.
Date of Interviews: As soon as possible following closing date
The Olympus Academy Trust – Winterbourne Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.
We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.
We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one