We wish to appoint from September 2025 a well-qualified, enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Sociology who can also offer a second subject. The post is full– or part-time and permanent. The position would suit an EQT or experienced teacher.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Oxfordshire’s largest and most successful schools. Effective administrative systems support the two sites. Students are well-behaved and motivated, and there is a strong sense of community in Thame, with a committed parent support base.
We are exceptionally strong in terms of pastoral support for all students and have the highest expectations for individual achievement whatever the starting points. Outside the classroom there are wonderful extra-curricular activities for all. Students leave the school successful and well-rounded individuals. There is a ‘buzz’ about learning in the school and our students are fortunate to be supported in their learning by dedicated teachers and support staff. Staff training and professional development are always a developmental priority and many of our staff move on to promotions in other schools.
The School
The school is the only school serving the market town of Thame and surrounding villages. It is a popular school and always oversubscribed. It is a split site school – Years 7-9 on our Lower School site and Years 10 -13 on our Upper School site. There are around 540 students in our Sixth Form and we attract many students from other schools, post-16. Teamwork is a key feature of school life and so is partnership with our feeder primary schools. There is a strong drive to establish powerful curriculum links cross phase with teachers collaborating on a range of projects.
The Sociology Department and Humanities Faculty
Sociology is taught at A Level, with the AQA examination board The course is very popular and is well-established at the school. We run external trips and invite outside speakers to offer the students extra-curricular experience. Sociology offers a library of resources and well planned and resourced lessons. The Department is part of the Humanities Faculty which provides a wide range of courses throughout the school. The Faculty also includes courses in Business Studies, Economics, Geography, Government and Politics, History and Religious Studies, and at Key Stage 3 students study Humanities as an integrated subject. A large number of students follow examination courses in subjects within the Faculty, at GCSE and at A-Level. There are a large number of Humanities teachers and some teach more than one subject. To assist the Head of Faculty there are Heads of Subjects and Team Leaders with Key Stage responsibilities.