Key Role Information

Salary
MPS/UPS plus TLR2a £3,527 per annum
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
15/05/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Teachers Upper Pay Scale | UPR1 - UPR3
Department
The Coleshill School Teacher
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Are you an ambitious and inspiring educator ready to lead and shape the future of Social Sciences?

The Coleshill School is seeking a dynamic Lead Teacher of Social Sciences to drive excellence across our Humanities provision and make a lasting impact on student outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or aspiring middle leader to take ownership of a key curriculum area, including subjects such as Sociology, Psychology, and related disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for Social Sciences across Key Stages 4 and 5
  • Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire curiosity and critical thinking
  • Monitor and raise student achievement through effective assessment and intervention
  • Support and develop colleagues within the department
  • Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities

What you'll need to succeed

  • A strong track record of excellent teaching and outcomes
  • Demonstrate passion for Social Sciences and student success
  • The ability to lead, motivate, and develop others
  • Be committed to continuous improvement and innovation
  • Thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment

What you'll get in return

  • A supportive and ambitious leadership team.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A school community committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
  • An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
  • Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
  • Professional development and wellbeing days

What you need to do now

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Jonathan Simmons, Assistant Headteacher, via email simmons.j2@thecoleshillschool.org or call 01675 462 435.


We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the roles be successfully filled.

Benefits

TLR2a
TLR2a - £3527 per annum

The Coleshill School

Jonathan Simmons

simmons.j2@thecoleshillschool.org

The Coleshill School
Coventry Road
Coleshill
Birmingham
B46 3EX

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.pdf