The Quest Academy is looking for a skilled and passionate Teacher of Social Sciences to join our successful Faculty.
Our Social Sciences provision is an important and growing area of the curriculum, delivering strong outcomes and engaging students in the study of society, human behaviour and contemporary issues. We are seeking an enthusiastic teacher who can inspire students and contribute to the continued success and development of the department. The Faculty is well established and an area of excellent practice – it is a fantastic place to accelerate the development of your own teaching skills and share ideas on what makes outstanding learning. We would very much welcome an application from you.
The main aim of this role is to deliver exceptional teaching and learning for the fantastic students of our great school. You will teach Social Sciences across Key Stages 4 and 5, depending on your specialism and experience, which may include subjects such as Sociology, Psychology, Criminology and Health & Social Care.
You will be required to actively engage in up-to-date teaching pedagogy and contribute to the continual improvement and refinement of teaching and learning across the Social Sciences curriculum. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to develop engaging schemes of learning, support student progress and ensure excellent outcomes for all learners.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching Social Sciences and is able to share this enthusiasm with their students so they develop a real thirst for excellence. You will need to be a teacher who is capable of building strong relationships with students and families to help maximise this enthusiasm and thirst for learning.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for Social Sciences.
- Have strong subject knowledge and the ability to inspire and motivate students.
- Be committed to raising achievement and ensuring excellent outcomes for all learners.
- Have high expectations of student behaviour, engagement and achievement.
- Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school and support enrichment opportunities where appropriate.
- Be committed to their own professional development and collaborative working.
The job description and person specification shown in the application pack will give you a good indication of who we are looking for, including the skills and experience that would make for our ideal candidate.
At The Quest Academy we know that having great people is our biggest asset and we work very hard to make sure that the posts we offer, the professional development we provide and the environment we create ensure staff are valued, impactful and fulfilled in their roles.
Our motto, ‘learning changes lives’ succinctly describes our mission: to improve the life chances of all of our young people by enabling them to achieve outstanding qualifications and develop the personal characteristics necessary to lead fulfilling adult lives.
This motto goes further than our students, however. It is also true for staff and the school community as a whole. We believe that by creating the opportunity and environment in which staff can flourish, they too can enjoy transformational learning. In essence, this is what makes The Quest Academy such an enjoyable and fulfilling place to teach.
If you share our passion and drive for education, and would like to join us on our journey, we would very much welcome an application from you.
The Collegiate Trust is a family of nine schools, primary and secondary, located in the Croydon and Crawley areas, educating children and young people from 3–19 years of age with a clear vision to deliver exceptional education for all.
The Central Team is mainly based at Riddlesdown Collegiate, a large, outstanding (OFSTED, March 2023) secondary school in Croydon with a longstanding reputation for high standards and an exceptional education.
We care about our staff’s health and wellbeing and offer a number of benefits that can be found on our website. We continually strive to improve our employee experience, ensuring staff wellbeing is at the forefront of our decision making.
We offer generous holiday and salary opportunities and are dedicated to ensuring professional development opportunities for all our staff.
The Collegiate Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
The Collegiate Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is respected, valued and included.
