Part-Time Teacher of Social Sciences – Maternity Cover – Required for September 2025 - Maternity

Maplesden Noakes School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-5401-399T
• Posted:13/06/2025
• Pay:£13,393 and £19,634
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:23/06/2025 at 08:00
• Interviews:To be advised

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Part-Time Teacher of Social Sciences – Maternity Cover – Required for September 2025

We are seeking to appoint a part-time Teacher of Social Sciences (2 days per week) to cover maternity leave, from September 2025. This will be a fixed term contract until Easter 2026. The position will primarily involve teaching sociology and psychology.  The successful candidate will have the ability to teach these subjects at both GCSE and A Level.  The position is open to ECTs as well as more experienced colleagues.

The social science faculty is a high performing department with a strong team.  There are 4 full-time teachers in the department.  Students study AQA for both GCSE and A Level Psychology and Sociology and WJEC Criminology.

Should you require further details about the role please contact the school via generalenquiries@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

About the School

The school ensures that there is the right work-home balance to support the wellbeing of all staff. We are dedicated to providing outstanding training and development. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, wellbeing afternoons, free annual flu vaccinations, long service celebrations, bespoke CPD and a staff rewards system.

Alongside an actual salary of between £13,393 and £19,634 pa for the 2 days per week, the school currently contributes 28.68% (the equivalent of between £3,841 and £5,631 pa) towards you being a member of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

Closing date for applications is Monday 23^rd June 2025 (8 am).  This date may be brought forward in the event that suitable candidates are found earlier.  Early applications are therefore recommended.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS VACANCY BY DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY

Maplesden Noakes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.

Information about the school

Maplesden Noakes is an 11-18 co-educational non-selective school. The school has an excellent reputation, is popular with parents and regularly over-subscribed. Having been recently accredited as a High-Performance Learning World Class School, we believe that all of our pupils have the potential to achieve the very highest standards of performance no matter what their background or previous achievement.

Maplesden Noakes is situated on the west side of Maidstone approximately 40 miles south-east of London. The school benefits from having strong links with the local business community.

Passionate about the wellbeing of staff, the school supports good physical health and mental wellbeing. With a staff Wellbeing Policy now in place, this highlights the importance placed on a good work/life balance. Our wellbeing committee are regularly thinking of new ways to support all staff in this area with wellbeing afternoons, flexible working and financial wellbeing high on the agenda.

We believe passionately in equity and diversity. Our school is committed to embracing the lived experience of people of every race, sexuality and gender. We believe strongly in giving everyone the opportunities they deserve, no matter what social barriers may have held them back in the past.

We are committed to the professional development of all staff and offer excellent CPD, whether in house or by external providers. All teaching staff have a laptop for use at school and home.

The governing body has recently amended the school admission policy to ensure that staff who have been employed by the school for two or more years and/or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, receive preference in terms of admission to the school for their child(ren).

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Heidi Lishman
• Address:Great Buckland , Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0TJ
• Telephone: (01622) 759036
• Email: lishman.h@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01622) 661707

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