Teaching Vacancies at Highgate Wood School
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Social Sciences Teacher
Salary Range: MPS/UPS – Suitable for ECTs.
Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover (Part Time – 0.6)
We are looking for an outstanding sociology/psychology/criminology teacher who possesses the right qualities and skills to join our talented and successful team for a maternity part time fixed term cover from February 2025. The applicant will be able to teach across all key stages.
“Teaching is good and improving. Teacher’s plan lessons well, stretching the most able and targeting pupils’ needs. Pupils’ performance overall is good and improving at GCSE and A level.”
OFSTED – November 2021
We can offer you
• The opportunity to work in a continuously improving school.
• The chance to join a talented and highly committed staff team.
• Excellent students who are keen to excel and operate in an ethos underpinned by the principles of courtesy, consideration, cooperation & contribution.
• Our commitment to provide CPD opportunities to ensure all staff continue to develop.
• A learning environment where imagination and commitment are encouraged and valued.
You will have
• A belief that every child really does matter.
• A proven track record of success in the classroom.
• The capacity to raise attainment through motivating and inspiring students and staff.
• Dedication to a team approach underpinned by an ongoing desire to ‘Continuously Aspire towards finding New ways to Develop and Outdo previous best’.
If you have any questions or would like any further information about this vacancy, please contact the Head of Social Science, Ms Barnes by email on rab@hws.haringey.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: Thursday 12 December 2024 at 9:00 am
Interviews: To be on held w/c 16 December 2024
To Apply: Please download the following application pack: Application Pack – Social Sciences Teacher (Nov 2024)
Please note that CVs alone are not accepted in line with Safer Recruitment practices.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Previous applicants need not apply.
Please note we do not offer employment visa sponsorship for this role.
Highgate Wood School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence
Please note the advertised actual salary is a range based on continuous service, with the maximum range indicating up to 4 continuous years with local government/schools. The starting salary will be calculated based on the individual circumstances of the successful candidate.
