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Teacher of Social Science MPS / UPS Permanent

St Cuthbert Mayne School

Teacher of Social Science MPS / UPS Permanent

Salary Not Specified

St Cuthbert Mayne School, Torquay, Torbay

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b1481a2182b7483f821178caec09daaa

Full Job Description

  • know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements

  • make use of formative and summative assessment to secure students' progress

  • use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons

  • give students regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage students to respond to the feedback.


    • Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
  • have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the school's behaviour policy

  • have high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly

  • manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students' needs in order to involve and motivate them

  • maintain good relationships with students, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary.

    We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Social Science teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be a well qualified, passionate and dedicated teacher of Social Science, whose enthusiasm for their subject generates excitement and a love of learning. We are looking for a team player, with excellent classroom management skills: an excellent teacher or someone with the potential to be excellent. They will be committed to improving the life chances of our students so that they can live life to the full both now and in the future., You would be joining a small but ambitious and forward thinking department. Currently we teach Psychology at GCSE and A level and Sociology at A level. Although it is not essential the ideal candidate would be able to teach both subjects and at least have expert knowledge in one subject and willingness to develop knowledge in the other. We are always looking for ways to improve teaching and learning and engage students as well as give them a passion for social sciences.

    • Working in a small department you would play a fundamental role in devising and implementing our development plan. Key priorities for next year will be to make further improvements utilising TLAC strategies, as well as strategies to support SEND and disadvantaged students. Currently we teach AQA GCSE Psychology at KS4 and Eduqas Psychology and Sociology GCE A Level at KS5.
    There are a variety of opportunities for CPD and all members of staff are fully supported by a wider circle of colleagues to deliver excellent lessons and drive improvements., Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
  • have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain students' interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings

  • demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship

  • demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher's specialist subject

  • if teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics

  • if teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies.


    • Plan and teach well-structured lessons
  • impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time

  • promote a love of learning and children's intellectual curiosity

  • set home learning and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding students have acquired

  • reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching

  • contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s).


    • Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
  • know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable students to be taught effectively

  • have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit students' ability to learn, and how best to overcome these

  • demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and know how to adapt teaching to support students' education at different stages of development

  • have a clear understanding of the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them.

    Salary: MPS/UPS - ECTs are welcome to apply. (A recruitment and retention payment is available for an exceptional candidate)


    • Hours: 0.66 FTE (A full time contract will be considered for those able to offer a second subject.)

    Teaching

    All Teaching Staff are expected to meet and demonstrate the relevant National Standards for Teachers available at:

    Roles and Responsibilities

    Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students
  • establish a safe and stimulating environment for students, rooted in mutual respect

  • set goals that stretch and challenge students of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions

  • demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of students.


    • Promote good progress and outcomes by students
  • be accountable for students' attainment, progress and outcomes

  • be aware of students' capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these

  • guide students to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs

  • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how students learn and how this impacts on teaching

  • encourage students to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.