Teacher of Social Sciences

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Establishment: Uxbridge High School Location: Uxbridge Salary: 36,413 - 53,994 Main/Upper Pay Scale ( Outer London Weighting) Department: Social Sciences Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5

Closing Date: 28/04/2025 12:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: September 2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: MPS/UPS Outer London

The Role

Uxbridge High School is a vibrant, forward-thinking school that celebrates the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student. We take pride in our diverse, committed student body, supportive staff, and strong relationships with the wider community. As a truly comprehensive and multicultural school, we embody the spirit of modern Britain, valuing every child's unique journey and success.

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic and progressive Social Science department. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) eager to make your mark, or an experienced educator looking for a new challenge, we welcome your application to become part of our supportive and innovative team.

What we’re looking for:

A teacher who leads by example, with outstanding classroom practice and professionalism.
A passion for placing students at the heart of the curriculum, ensuring their learning is meaningful and engaging.
A teacher driven to make a difference, committed to overcoming barriers and enabling every student to achieve exceptional progress.
A team player dedicated to personal development and working collaboratively with colleagues.

Join a school that is committed to the PROUD TO MAKE SUCCESS HAPPEN, values of positivity respect, open mindedness, uniqueness and determination. We believe that success can only come through a close partnership between dedicated staff, confident students, supportive parents and a committed Board of Trustees

Please take the time to view our website (wws.uhs.org.uk) before making an application. This gives a fantastic insight into the life of the school. We would welcome applications from exceptional people who can make an integral contribution to Uxbridge High School.

Please read through the UHS People Strategy before applying

Benefits

Other
Early finish on Fridays (our students are dismissed at 1.00 pm)
Five annual INSET days with TOIL days for twilight INSET which gives staff longer Christmas and Easter holidays.
July start for Early Careers Teachers, paid induction for new starters and paid duties.
Long service awards.
Meals before parents' evenings and late school events.
Recruitment bonus for referring new colleagues.
Staff events: Christmas lunch and end of year event, sport Fridays.
Staff wellbeing.
We have excellent spacious facilities and excellent IT equipment.
We offer a private health care.
We support the work life balance and have family friendly policies.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Qualified Teacher Status/PGCE or working towards		Essential
First Degree		Essential
Further Degree		Desirable

Skills

Relevant Skills
To have an updated knowledge of the delivery and assessment of the national curriculum.	Essential
Ability to teach all ability groups, meeting the needs of all students including those with SEN.	Essential
Ability to maintain high levels of student engagement.	Essential
Ability to manipulate data and to access and maintain electronic records and reports.	Essential
Successful teaching experience at either school(s) or on main teaching practice.	Essential
Ability to be an imaginative and effective teacher and to relate well to children.	Essential
Experience
Track record of good or outstanding teaching.	Essential