Teacher of Social Sciences

TEACHER OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

MPS/UPS

The Governing Board is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and qualified teacher of Social Sciences to join the Faculty from September 2026.

Social Sciences is a large faculty within the school, comprising several popular subjects. Citizenship is a core subject at Key Stages 3 and 4, and the holder of this post will have lessons in the subject as part of their timetable. Sociology is offered as an option choice at Key Stage 4. At A Level, the faculty offers three popular subjects, including Sociology, Psychology, and Politics. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and suitably qualified teacher of Citizenship and at least one of the other subjects; we are particularly keen to receive applications from those teaching A Level Psychology and Sociology. They will be keen to play a proactive, collaborative role in developing the faculty further in the school.

The successful candidate will model at least good teaching practice and will be able to engage and inspire students of all abilities both in and out of lessons. They will also be keen to contribute to the school's extra-curricular life to enhance the opportunities available to our students. A bespoke CPD programme will be tailored to meeting their needs.

St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is a non-selective coeducational secondary school for students age 11-18. A single site school with free parking, we moved to world-class brand new buildings in the spring of 2023. Our mission statement is that 'St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School inspires students, spiritually and educationally forming them through Faith so that they can achieve their aspirations and contribute to their community'. As a Catholic school, we are passionate about the formation of the whole student, making sure that we develop students into good people as well as ensure they get good results.

The school is in Medway, a 30-minute distance from London by road or high-speed rail link. Medway benefits from a multimillion-pound regeneration programme bringing new housing developments and facilities for its inhabitants; it also has the lowest council tax rates in Kent. St. John Fisher also offers subsidised accommodation for employees and this will be offered to the successful candidate, should they be interested.

We are happy to offer visits and informal discussions of the role: please contact Assistant Headteacher Lucy Bennett, l.bennett@stjohnfisher.school, for further information.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 29th April 2026

Interviews may take place on a rolling basis; early application is advised.

Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted for interview. St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for all successful applicants

Social Sciences is a large faculty within the school, comprising several popular subjects. Citizenship is a core subject at Key Stages 3 and 4, and the holder of this post will have lessons in the subject as part of their timetable. Sociology is offered as an option choice at Key Stage 4. At A Level, the faculty offers three popular subjects, including Sociology, Psychology, and Politics. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and suitably qualified teacher of Citizenship and at least one of the other subjects; we are particularly keen to receive applications from those teaching A Level Psychology and Sociology. They will be keen to play a proactive, collaborative role in developing the faculty further in the school.

The successful candidate will model at least good teaching practice and will be able to engage and inspire students of all abilities both in and out of lessons. They will also be keen to contribute to the school's extra-curricular life to enhance the opportunities available to our students. A bespoke CPD programme will be tailored to meeting their needs.

St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is a non-selective coeducational secondary school for students age 11-18. A single site school with free parking, we moved to world-class brand new buildings in the spring of 2023. Our mission statement is that 'St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School inspires students, spiritually and educationally forming them through Faith so that they can achieve their aspirations and contribute to their community'. As a Catholic school, we are passionate about the formation of the whole student, making sure that we develop students into good people as well as ensure they get good results.

The school is in Medway, a 30-minute distance from London by road or high-speed rail link. Medway benefits from a multimillion-pound regeneration programme bringing new housing developments and facilities for its inhabitants; it also has the lowest council tax rates in Kent. St. John Fisher also offers subsidised accommodation for employees and this will be offered to the successful candidate, should they be interested.