Teacher of Sociology and Criminology - Part-time

Knole Academy, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-6905-569T
• Posted:14/05/2026
• Pay:MPS + Fringe Allowance + Recruitment allowance
• Start Date:1 September 2026
• App Close Date:01/06/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:9 June 2026

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Knole Academy in Sevenoaks is looking for an enthusiastic professional with a genuine passion for education to join our team and make a difference.

 HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated HLTA to support our students planning, preparing and delivering targeted interventions or small group sessions. The postholder will be expected to provide classroom support and tailor learning to meet the needs of all learners.  The successful candidate will have an HLTA qualification (or be working towards it) with strong literacy, numeracy and communication skills and experience of working with young people in an educational setting.   Primary school experience would be ab advantage.

 Salary will be paid according to experience AAT Grade D £26,393 - £27,713, 

Knole Academy in Sevenoaks is looking for an enthusiastic professional with a genuine passion for education to join our team and make a difference.

 HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated HLTA to support our students planning, preparing and delivering targeted interventions or small group sessions. The postholder will be expected to provide classroom support and tailor learning to meet the needs of all learners.  The successful candidate will have an HLTA qualification (or be working towards it) with strong literacy, numeracy and communication skills and experience of working with young people in an educational setting.   Primary school experience would be ab advantage.

Salary will be paid according to experience AAT Grade D £26,393 - £27,713, (equates to £18,077 to £19,373 per annum for term time working)

27.5 hours per week (Mon - Thurs 8:30 – 3:00 pm, Fri 8:30 – 3:00 pm),  38 weeks term time plus one week.

Please apply via our application portal: MyNewTerm https://www.aletheiatrust.org.uk/join-aletheia-academies-trust/vacancies

Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt so early applications are encouraged.

Interviews: 9 June 2026

Creativity in Learning

 Confidence to Achieve

(equates to £18,077 to £19,373 per annum for term time working)

27.5 hours per week (Mon - Thurs 8:30 – 3:00 pm, Fri 8:30 – 3:00 pm),

 38 weeks term time plus one week.

Please apply via our application portal: MyNewTerm https://www.aletheiatrust.org.uk/join-aletheia-academies-trust/vacancies

Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt so early applications are encouraged.

Interviews: 9 June 2026

Creativity in Learning

 Confidence to Achieve

Information about the school

Introduction to Knole Academy

Knole Academy has a capacity for 1550 students aged 11-19. We are an all ability co-educational school with a grammar stream which has developed exponentially over the last few years. The academy became part of the Aletheia Academies Trust in September 2024, further information on the schools within the Trust can be viewed here: https://www.aletheiatrust.org.uk/

We foster an engaging learning ethos, using state-of-the-art technologies to develop new skills and create high aspirations. We deliver the IB Curriculum within our popular Sixth Form and offer a wide variety of extra curricular activities such as CCF (Combined Cadet Force) and Duke of Edinburgh Awards, dance and PE fixtures. Our Pastoral department is very supportive offering three in house Counsellors, well being dogs and friendly staff.

Our school is located close to good transport links with Sevenoaks and Bat and Ball stations nearby and with ample staff parking facilities.

We are seeking:

• staff who are reflective about their own teaching practice - we offer a supportive peer lesson observation programme within our teaching and learning team
• staff who are confident and skilled with behaviour management
• staff who are committed to ongoing CPD

We offer:

• a well resourced school environment with great facilities
• Lead Practitioners and mentors to support our ECTs
• commitment to staff development
• free membership to our on site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car charging
• Well being dogs
• on line parent consultations
• paid eye tests and flu jabs
• supportive of a good work life balance

Job Contact Information

• Name:Rose Marsaud
• Address:Knole Academy, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LE
• Telephone: 01732 454608
• Email: hr@aletheiatrust.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Information pack