Humanities Teacher (Sociology & RE Specialist) Job at Randstad (Diss)

Job Description

Humanities Teacher (Sociology & RE Specialist) £32,916 - £51,048 per annum (MPS/UPS) Near Diss Are you an intellectually curious educator capable of guiding students through the complexities of human belief and societal structure? Do you possess the pedagogical dexterity to transition from the theoretical frameworks of Sociology to the ethical inquiries of Religious Education? Are you seeking a defining permanent appointment within a supportive secondary school in the Diss area that values the Humanities as a vital tool for global citizenship? We are seeking a high-caliber Qualified Humanities Teacher (QTS) with a dual specialism in Sociology and Religious Education (RE) for a permanent position at our partner school in Diss, commencing this September. This role is designed for a practitioner who can inspire students to think critically about power, identity, and faith in the 21st century. As a permanent member of the staff, you will play a crucial role in shaping the moral and social development of the next generation.

Job Responsibility

Sociology Excellence: Lead the delivery of Sociology at KS4 and KS5 (A-Level), covering core topics such as Education, Families and Households, and Research Methods with academic rigor
Religious Education: Deliver engaging RE lessons across KS3 and KS4, exploring world religions, philosophy, and ethics, and preparing students for GCSE examinations
Critical Inquiry: Foster a classroom culture of respectful debate, where students evaluate evidence and deconstruct social and religious narratives
Curriculum Design: Contribute to the development of schemes of work that reflect contemporary societal shifts and diverse global perspectives
Data-Informed Pedagogy: Utilise assessment data to track progress, particularly for A-Level Sociology cohorts, implementing interventions to ensure top-tier results
Pastoral Stewardship: Act as a Form Tutor, providing consistent guidance and support to students within the school's community-focused pastoral system

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Mandatory
A degree in Sociology, Religious Studies, Theology, or a related Social Science/Humanities discipline
Analytical Versatility: The ability to teach two distinct but complementary subjects with equal passion and expertise
Inclusive Communication: Exceptional skills in facilitating sensitive discussions around race, class, gender, and religion in a balanced and objective manner
Classroom Authority: A proactive approach to classroom management that ensures a safe, focused, and intellectually stimulating environment
Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one via Randstad)
experience: Teaching
skills: ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

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training and education
E-learning modules
Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 voucher for every qualified teacher you successfully refer to our team

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