Social Science Teacher

Social Science Teacher

Location: Fulford School 

Salary: MPS/UPS

Contract: full time, permanent

Start date: September 2025

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher of Social Science to support the growth and development of this faculty within Fulford School from September 2025.

Within the Social Science faculty we offer the following range of courses at both Key Stage 4 and 5, with strong outcomes across all curriculum areas

Key stage 4:

• RE, Business and Health and Social Care

Key Stage 5:

• Psychology, Sociology, RE, Philosophy, Business and Economics

The successful candidate will have outstanding subject knowledge and will be able to teach a combination of subjects offered within the Social Science faculty and will ideally have a specialism in Sociology.

The Social Science faculty at Fulford School is made up of enthusiastic teachers, eager to spread both their passion for, and understanding of, the disciplines within Social Science. Through a carefully planned curriculum, we seek to ensure that every student can find success and enjoyment on their way to the appropriate qualification for the next stage of their lives.

The successful applicant will be: 

• A highly motivated, enthusiastic and confident teacher who enjoys delivering high quality, creative lessons and inspiring a love of learning.

• Able to teach across a combination of subjects within the faculty, ideally with a specialism in Sociology.

• Able to secure high standards of engagement, progress and achievement for all students.

• An inspiring practitioner who keeps abreast of the latest developments in learning and teaching.

• Able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school and be committed to extra-curricular activities.

• Eager to become a supportive Form Tutor.

We have clear expectations in the School that lead to a well ordered and harmonious environment where pupils can excel.

For more information on the subjects offered within our Social Science faculty click departments below 

Business

Religious Education

Social Science

Ofsted:

Following our recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023 we are delighted that the school has been graded outstanding in all areas.

Our core HEART values are fundamental to all we do at Fulford. Over the years we have been determined to ensure our pupils benefit from an aspirational, academic curriculum and at the same time provide a fully inclusive learning environment where all are treated as individuals and supported to be the best versions of themselves.

For more information and to view the report – see here

About us:

You have the chance to work in one of the high-performing schools in the region – we enjoy consistently high levels of parental satisfaction and positive student feedback / engagement which, along with over 200 highly motivated colleagues and excellent leadership at all levels, provides a fertile environment for you to develop within.

You will be joining a highly successful, oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with 1600 students in the school including over 300 in the sixth form and a Trust with three primary schools, one junior school and one infant school.

The Fulford School motto of ‘Realising potential and creating the future’ is reflected in our commitment to maximising the personal development and achievement of all those in our school community. These values also run through the work of our Multi Academy Trust. We offer a supportive environment with excellent employee benefits including access to a salary-related defined pension scheme, Cycle scheme & Employee Assistance Programme.  

Our commitment to equality:

Fulford School is committed to promoting equality for all students and employees. Every individual will be treated with courtesy and respect and their contribution to the learning process will be valued.

Safeguarding:

The South York Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We strive to ensure that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, students and staff at school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will require successful applicants to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS. 

Applicants are asked to provide full employment history and any gaps in employment will be explored at interview.

TO APPLY 

Please download and return the completed application form by email (along with a covering letter – no more than 2 pages A4) to recruitment@fulford.york.sch.uk 

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