Teacher of Sociology

REDDEN COURT SCHOOL

Committed to Success for All

Cotswold Road, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex RM3 0TS

Tel: 01708 342293

Fax: 01708 383550

Redden Court School is a member of the Success for All Educational Trust.

Teacher of Sociology (Secondary)

Grade: Teacher Main Scale (Outer London Weighting Allowance) with a potential R&R for the right candidate

Hours: Full Time 

Start Date:  September 2024 

“Pupils are proud to attend this school. They say it is friendly, warm and safe. Pupils have respectful relationships with teachers.”

“Teachers are enthusiastic subject experts. They check pupils’ understanding often. Pupils’ work and attitudes to learning reflect teachers’ high expectations.”

Pupils flourish here. They work hard in class and take their education seriously”

“The provision for pupils’ wider development is exceptionally well thought through”

“Leaders have high expectations of all pupils’ achievement”

“The behaviour of pupils is exemplary. Pupils are motivated by rewards for showing their positive attitudes, such as trying hard in class or being helpful around the school. They are polite and respectful and readily celebrate their peers’ successes”

Ofsted

An opportunity has arisen to join this high achieving, successful, well-ordered and caring mixed comprehensive school for students aged eleven to sixteen in which students have very positive attitudes towards their learning and are supported fully in all aspects of wellbeing.

At Redden Court School we prioritise the development of outstanding teaching and learning alongside wellbeing.  All members of the school community are cared for, valued and listened to, we support and challenge our students to aspire to be the very best that they can be; enabling them to be responsible, capable and ambitious citizens. We have the highest expectations of our students and staf

We invest in our staff to help them to become the best possible teachers they can be. There are excellent opportunities for people who work hard. Effort is often recognised in career development. Many who came to us as NQTs now have substantial leadership roles. Our CPD programme and collegiate approach are highly effective.

If you are an inspiring, enthusiastic Teacher of Sociology who recognises that the best practitioners always want to improve, we would like to talk to you.  This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward thinking school and faculty.  

Sociology is an important and popular subject at KS4, and is introduced at KS3 through a carousel to support the options process. Our students consistently achieve in this subject area and it has been established within our curriculum for a long time. We believe that this subject develops learners' ability to think sociologically in relation to their experience of the world around them so that they are able to play a positive, active and informed role in society, which matches our vision and values as a school

Child places at Redden Court School are available for staff who are employed at the school (please ask for more details).

References from 2 previous employers will be sought prior to interview.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the post before applying please feel free to contact our Head of Faculty on 01708 342293 or by emailing Miss Webster at hwebster@reddencourtcloud.co.uk.  Our last Ofsted report can be found here.

To apply and for further information, please refer to ‘Mynewterm’ which can be accessed here by the deadline of Monday 20th May at 12pm.  

Interviews will take place Wednesday 22nd May 2024.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. If you are interested in the role, please submit your application as early as possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Redden Court School we are dedicated to building and embracing a diverse, inclusive and equitable school environment.  This ensures that everyone is welcome, included and given the opportunity to take part.  We recognise and celebrate the range of diverse qualities that we all bring. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.