What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic qualified Teacher of Citizenship, Health & Social & PSHE. To carry out the functions of a teacher in accordance with the Teacher Standards and the stated aims and objectives of The Stanway School and the Department.
The position will suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
In consultation with the Head of Department, to plan, design and produce teaching materials and resources which are appropriate to age and ability.
In accordance with scheme of work, plan, deliver and review lessons which are appropriate to the age and ability of the students so as to facilitate progression in students’ learning.
Manage the classroom and teaching equipment so as to create a positive learning environment which makes effective use of available resources.
Attend meetings, carry out administrative tasks and duties as specified in the Staff Handbook.
Provide and facilitate the general progress and well-being of any individual student within any group of students assigned to him or her, providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters.
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're looking for you if you have:
Qualified Teacher Status
A degree in the specialist subject
The ability to teach “outstanding” lessons in Citizenship
Experience of supporting staff and students in maintaining high standards
What the school offers its staff
Why work for The Sigma Trust, The Stanway School?
We can offer you:
A Competitive Salary
Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee benefits include:
Excellent pension scheme
A Health Cash Plan
Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
Cycle to Work scheme
Eye care plan
Annual free flu vaccination
Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
Discounted cinema tickets
Eligible for Blue Light Card
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.
Further details about the role
THE STANWAY SCHOOL
TEACHER OF CITIZENSHIP, HEALTH & SOCIAL & PSHE
Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale
Actual Salary from: £31,650 – £49,084 (Points M1-U3)
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.