Brentside is a popular and vibrant 11-19 mixed, multi-ethnic comprehensive school of 1600 students. We require, from September 2025, a Teacher of Psychology & Sociology (Key Stage 5, 1-year fixed term post, part time and full time considered) to join our learning community.
Our students make excellent progress supported by teaching, learning and assessment of the highest standard. Students ‘are extremely complimentary about their school and the staff who work with them. They want to do well, regularly attend and work hard.’ (Ofsted)
We are actively committed to partnership work within London and further afield and work with a number of schools and organisations each year supporting the development of strong practice within and beyond our school. We offer a supportive and vibrant learning community, outstanding CPD and the opportunity for collaborative working.
This exciting opportunity now exists for an ambitious and talented professional to join our highly successful school and our fantastic Sixth Form Team.
Ofsted recognised that ‘there is high-quality support available for those new in post’ enabling staff to ‘quickly integrate into the school’ and acknowledged our ‘supportive ethos where staff can share best practice and continue to develop new skills’. Staff also enjoy outstanding facilities including high quality ICT provision, access to a fitness suite.
If you believe you have the passion, determination and high expectations to contribute to our vibrant and cohesive community, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please visit www.brentsidehigh.ealing.sch.uk for more details of this post or contact the school to request an information pack.
Duties & Responsibilities:
This job description describes in general terms the normal duties which the post-holder will be expected to undertake. However, the duties listed below are in no order of priority and are not exhaustive. The job description or the duties therein may vary or be amended from time to time without changing either the level of responsibility or the financial remuneration associated with this post.
Main Responsibilities as a Subject Teacher
* To participate with the Subject Leader and other colleagues in the development of appropriate syllabuses, materials, schemes of work and lesson plans, which should engage, stimulate and challenge students of all abilities, and should cater for all learning styles. This may include taking responsibility for particular courses; (TS1, TS4, TS5).
* To ensure that all lessons are planned, prepared and delivered with clear differentiation to cater for students of all abilities and backgrounds whilst ensuring individual student progress; (TS1, TS2,TS5).
* To share in the preparation and delivery of SMSC elements in all lessons across the curriculum; (TS8).
* To employ a variety of interactive teaching methods appropriate to the age and ability of each individual student to promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity; (TS4).
* To impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time; (TS3, TS4).
* To maintain an up to date knowledge of the subject, and utilise a range of teaching methods in line with currently acknowledged best practice; (TS3).
* To demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject; (TS3).
* To reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching; (TS4).
* To take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues; (TS8).
* To set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding students have acquired on a regular basis according to the school homework policy; (TS4, TS8).
* To use directed time to actively contribute to the wider life of the school; (TS8)
* To fully incorporate the teaching of skills including literacy, mathematics and communication into subject delivery. (TS3)
Safeguarding:
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2
In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, we may conduct an online search as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Start date: 01 September 2025