[ref. a81008121] Teacher of Criminology (Maternity Cover)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of KS5 Criminologyto join The Basildon Upper Academy, as part of a supportive Social Science Faculty, on a one year fixed term contract (maternity cover).
Our academy operates across two sites.The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our Key Stage 3 students, whilst The Upper Academy specialises in teaching Key Stage 4 and 5.This appointed candidate will begin their BA career at the Basildon Upper Academy, where Criminology is a popular option in our thriving sixth form.
The post is open to teachers of all levels of experience and we welcome applications from ECTs.
Criminology is an advanced A level pathway and sits alongside Psychology within a thriving Social Science Department.
What the school offers its staff
The Academies provides staff with the most appropriate and effective support to ensure that their professional development needs are fully met and that there is a high level of challenge in the opportunities they are offered. We have a weekly CPD programme for all and a very strong record of developing staff.We have an excellent track record of providing promotion and responsibility opportunities to staff that aspire to leadership.
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.