Social Science Teacher; Maternity Cover

Social Science Teacher 0.8 or full time

This is a temporary maternity leave cover post

Required from:
January 2027

Scale:
Either main/upper pay scale

Contract:

0.8 to full time.
Expected teaching load: 44 (for 1.0 FTE)
(hours per fortnight)

Closing Date:
Friday 16 October 2026 (9AM)
Interview Dates: TBC

This vacancy is a rolling vacancy and applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews and appointments may take place prior to the closing date shown.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Social Sciences teacher to join our successful and supportive team. This is a flexible opportunity, and we welcome applications from both full-time and part-time candidates.

Job Description

We are a happy and successful high school with a thriving Sixth Form, serving the community of Droitwich and its surrounding villages. Our intake is socio-economically diverse, and we are proud of how our staff embrace this, creating an inclusive environment where all students can succeed.

Our House system sits at the heart of school life, helping to foster a strong sense of belonging, identity and recognition, alongside ambition and optimism.

Our staff are talented, collaborative and exceptionally supportive of one another. Under the leadership of our new Co-Headteachers, we are building on our ‘Good’ OFSTED rating by celebrating what we do well while driving forward meaningful improvements. We have strengthened our leadership structure to accelerate progress and are excited about our CPD programme that is ambitious, impactful and highly regarded beyond our school.

We are proud of the difference we make to our students, both academically and pastorally, and we are committed to going even further. We strongly encourage you to read our Information for Prospective Colleagues, which offers a deeper insight into our ethos, culture and day-to-day life.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early career or experienced teacher to join our established Social Sciences department, teaching Psychology, Sociology and/or Criminology across the Sixth Form.

Social Sciences is at the heart of our Sixth Form. We have a large and thriving provision, with five Year 12 classes and four Year 13 classes across Psychology, Sociology and Criminology, reflecting the popularity of our subjects and the opportunities available to students.

You will:

• Teach your specialist subject across the Sixth Form, with opportunities to contribute to one or more of our Psychology, Sociology and Criminology courses
• Join a department with dedicated Social Sciences classrooms and a strong Sixth Form presence
• Bring enthusiasm, creativity and energy to your teaching, making Social Sciences engaging, relevant and accessible to students with a wide range of starting points
• Have high expectations of all students and be committed to helping them make strong academic progress
• Contribute to the continued development of a successful and ambitious Sixth Form curriculum
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, sharing ideas, resources and best practice
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for understanding people, society and the world around us

We are looking for someone who thrives in the classroom, enjoys working with young people and is passionate about helping students develop the knowledge, confidence and critical thinking skills that Social Sciences can offer.

You will:

• Be an effective and reflective classroom practitioner
• Build positive, respectful relationships with students and colleagues
• Motivate and challenge students through engaging, purposeful teaching
• Have high expectations and believe that all students can succeed
• Be willing to contribute fully to the life of a large and collaborative department
• Val…