Teacher of KS5 Criminology with Psychology and/or Sociology A-Level
Salary MPS/UPS £31,650 - £49,084
Start Date: September 2025
Full Time, Permanent
The Joseph Whitaker School is a popular 11-18 school, in Rainworth, a village just outside of Mansfield. It serves the three local villages of Blidworth, Rainworth and Ravenshead and has around 1300 students.
The Governors are seeking to appoint a well-qualified Key Stage 5 Teacher of Criminology, ideally with experience of teaching Psychology and/or Sociology A-level.
We have extremely high expectations of our students and staff and offer excellent training and professional development opportunities. This position would be ideal for either someone looking to broaden their experience of Key Stage 5 teaching.
As a school we offer:
* a strong team environment that takes staff well-being seriously
* a dedicated Senior Leadership Team who want to see colleagues progress and flourish in their careers
* support from the wider Trust including numerous CPD opportunities
* access to Schools’ Advisory Service, offering mental health and wellbeing support to staff
* generous employer contribution to Local Government and Teacher Pensions Scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
For further information, and an application pack, please visit our website at
Applications should be made on the Trust application form as we are unable to accept CV's. On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
Please email headteacher@josephwhitaker.org if you would like to arrange a tour of the school prior to application and/or interview.
Closing date for applications is Monday 3rd March at midday with interviews taking place later that week.