Subject Leader; A-Level Social Sciences

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual who believes in providing a first-class education to every student? Do you want to be part of an inclusive and nurturing community where everyone is empowered to succeed?

At CCHS, we are committed to investing in the best staff to provide first-class education in a happy, safe, and secure environment. By upholding high standards and clear expectations, we provide a stimulating learning environment where every member of our community feels supported. We are looking for a dedicated Subject Leader in A-Level Social Sciences to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing a broad and balanced curriculum that leads to outstanding learning and progress.

Clacton County High School is part of the Sigma Trust and works closely in collaboration with the other schools within our trust family. As a result, we are innovative and always learning from each other to ensure that we deliver an exciting and progressive educational experience for our students. We continually develop and adapt our curriculum offer, improve the facilities and encourage participation in extra-curricular activities to give our students a breadth of opportunities.

As a school, we are determined never to stand still and as a result of this commitment, we are seeking an enthusiastic member of staff to become part of our CCHS team. It is important that the successful candidate is a dedicated and inspirational teacher and a great role model to their students.

Our guiding principles of ‘Higher Expectations, Raising Aspirations, Transforming Lives’ for all students and ‘Discover Yourself, Define Your Future’ for the sixth form, together with our PROUD values, permeate throughout the school and reflects the passion and drive within all staff at CCHS and our sixth form college.

We would be delighted to welcome your application if you feel inspired to be part of the CCHS experience, and have a commitment to understanding who we are, what we value and the culture we are creating.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a welcoming and dynamic community where you can truly make a difference.

This position will be based at Sigma Sixth College at the Tendring Education Centre.

Start date 1st January 2027.

A Day in the Life:

You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• To be an effective professional who demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge in Sociology and Government and Politics, that he/she can teach and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development and raise student achievement in KS5.

• To Lead Social Sciences at KS5

• Plan and deliver lessons to students according to their educational needs, using a variety of strategies to engage and challenge them.

• Maintain high standards of discipline and promote positive behaviour.

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum plans and resources.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

What We're Looking For:

You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Qualified Teacher Status

• A passion for teaching

• A professional understanding of inclusion and strategies for engaging learners

• A commitment to safeguarding within a school setting

…. then CCHS is the school for the next step in your career.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.

• Unrivalled…