Teacher of Psychology and Sociology
Job description
* Abbeygate Sixth Form - Bury St Edmunds
* 0.8-1 FTE - Permanent
* Commencing September 2025
* Salary: MPR - UPR
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated teacher with the expertise to teach Psychology and Sociology within our successful and growing department. The post offers the opportunity to teach in both subject areas in addition to Criminology, and the possibility of EPQ.
The ideal candidate will be innovative and dedicated, who would work collaboratively with the team and will play a key role in inspiring students to engage with the subject material and to participate actively in lessons. You will contribute to all aspects of the curriculum, ensuring students benefit from a high-quality learning experience.
We are seeking teachers who are driven and determined to make a positive difference. We expect teachers to use their pedagogical skills to ensure lessons are enjoyable and engaging whilst supporting our students to achieve the best possible grades, that enable them to progress on to their chosen destination.
Abbeygate was rated Outstanding in all areas in its recent inspection and our support for students and teachers featured significantly in their judgement.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
* Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
* Family friendly policies and flexible working
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee wellbeing initiatives
* Free parking
* Canteen
* Company events
* Access to various memberships and discount schemes
* Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
* Funded subject course development for your role
* Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
* Career progression opportunities
The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
Completed application forms should be made via our recruitment portal - if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Closing Date: 8.00am on Monday 24th March
Interviews: To be held W/C 24/03/2025
We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date, early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.
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