Clacton County High School · Clacton-on-Sea, East of England
Join a Community that has High Expectations, Raises Aspirations and Transforms Lives at CCHS 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 part time Teacher of Sociology to join our team for a fixed term 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 is a part time, fixed term role expected to run until the 31st August 2027. The FTE for this role is flexible and open to negotiation based on the successful candidate's preference during the interview stage. This position will be based at our Sixth Form College based at the Tendring Education Centre on Jaywick Lane in Clacton on Sea. 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, that he/she can teach and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development and raise student achievement. Understanding and applying effective classroo