Teacher of Social Sciences

The Hundred of Hoo Academy has a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Teacher of Social Sciences from Easter or September 2025. We are looking for an inspiring and committed teacher who will play a pivotal role in driving the progress and success of this key department. You’ll be joining the academy at an exciting time as we continue our journey of rapid improvement, building on recent successes. Whether you are an early career teacher or an experienced practitioner, we can offer bespoke CPD and opportunities for development both within the academy and across the wider Leigh Academies Trust.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to teach Sociology (AQA) at GCSE and A Level. Experience in delivering Psychology (AQA) at A Level and Criminology would be advantageous, but we are committed to supporting the successful candidate with training to upskill where necessary.

What are we looking for in you?
The Teacher of Social Sciences will be a key contributor to The Hundred of Hoo Academy’s ambition to become a centre of educational excellence. You will deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences to students of all abilities, working creatively and collaboratively to develop innovative schemes of work and ensuring improved student outcomes across all key stages in this vital subject area.

The Hundred of Hoo Academy has a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Teacher of Social Sciences from Easter or September 2025. We are looking for an inspiring and committed teacher who will play a pivotal role in driving the progress and success of this key department. You’ll be joining the academy at an exciting time as we continue our journey of rapid improvement, building on recent successes. Whether you are an early career teacher or an experienced practitioner, we can offer bespoke CPD and opportunities for development both within the academy and across the wider Leigh Academies Trust.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to teach Social and Cultural Anthropology (IB), Psychology (IB), and Health and Social Care (BTEC). Experience in delivering Criminology and Law would be advantageous, but we are committed to supporting the successful candidate with training to upskill in delivering IB programmes where necessary.

What are we looking for in you?
The Teacher of Social Sciences will be a key contributor to The Hundred of Hoo Academy’s ambition to become a centre of educational excellence. You will deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences to students of all abilities, working creatively and collaboratively to develop innovative schemes of work and ensuring improved student outcomes across all key stages in this vital subject area.

The successful candidate will receive:

• A competitive salary aligned with the post and commensurate with experience;
• Tailored CPD, mentoring, and coaching opportunities;
• The chance to collaborate with other schools across the Leigh Academies Trust to share best practices and innovate in teaching and learning;
• A permanent, full-time position with salary on MPS/UPS, based on experience.

Join us at The Hundred of Hoo Academy and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of Social Sciences education.

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Why work for us? The Hundred of Hoo (All-through) Academy is a place where we will combine good manners and etiquette with 21st Century innovation and creativity to ensure our pupils are more than just educated, they become globally-minded citizens who will be empowered to change their own lives and the lives of those around them.

At The Hundred of Hoo Academy, we have a strong belief that all students deserve a world-class education, which we strive to offer as their local community school. We want our students to leave our school as well-rounded, lifelong learners and global citizens who are ready for sixth form, college and beyond.

The Hundred of Hoo Academy is a Middle Years Programme (MYP) candidate school and we approach learning, teaching and living in the spirit of the International Baccalaureate, appreciating that academic learning is very important but not the only measure of success. We provide a curriculum that challenges students to solve problems, show creativity and resourcefulness, but also to act with integrity and participate actively in our community.

We have high expectations of our pupils, hence we are a well-disciplined academy, where pupils thrive in a culture defined by mutual respect and good behaviour.  We were acknowledged with a National Area of Excellence for Behaviour & Inclusion. We believe passionately that education transforms lives, that there is no ceiling to achievement and we are extremely proud of the academic progress that our pupils make. Our results improve year after year and are a testament to the collective hard work of pupils, staff and parents.

We pride ourselves on our digital offer to our pupils and in being at the forefront of digital development within our curriculum offer. All of our pupils have access to their very own Chromebook which enables them to take ownership over their own learning and means that they are able to challenge themselves further. The Chromebooks are an integral part of our teaching and learning at the academy meaning that we are shaping the future for our children in the digital age. This also means that our staff have access to a wealth of digital training opportunities and will gain certification in Google as well as in many other digital tools.

We look forward to welcoming you as members of our academy family.

To find out more about our academy, please click here.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Nearly 40% of our academies are judged outstanding overall by Ofsted, versus 15% nationally. The Trust is establishing three ‘clusters’ of academies: LAT West; LAT Central; LAT North. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units.  All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.  

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.  We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date.  Applicants will be notified of this where possible.  Therefore, early applications are encouraged.