Social Sciences Teacher | January Start | Ofsted...

Our client is seeking a Social Sciences Teacher to join a highly regarded secondary school in Bournemouth , starting January .

Social Sciences Teacher (Sociology/Psychology; Criminology desirable) – full-time

Ofsted Outstanding secondary school in Bournemouth

Excellent opportunity to join a successful, well-resourced Social Sciences department

You will teach KS4–KS5 (GCSE/Level 2 and A-Level/Level 3), delivering engaging, academically rigorous lessons that build critical thinking, research methods, and confident exam technique. The school is known for its inclusive ethos, ambitious curriculum, and consistently positive behaviour.

Experience and Qualifications

Specialist Social Sciences teacher (Sociology or Psychology essential; Criminology an advantage)

An enthusiastic, inspiring classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge

Experience of teaching GCSE/Level 2 and A-Level/Level 3

QTS/PGCE (or equivalent)

Legal right to work in the UK

School Information

Roll: Approximately 1,600 students (11–18) , including a Sixth Form of ~400

Culture: High expectations, strong pastoral systems, and a broad curriculum preparing students for university and apprenticeships

Facilities: Modern classrooms with excellent ICT, Sixth Form study hubs, and seminar spaces suitable for Social Sciences

Social Sciences Department – Snapshot

Uptake: Large post-16 numbers in Psychology and Sociology , with multiple teaching groups each year

Outcomes: GCSE 9–5 and A-Level A –B above national * with strong value-added across recent cohorts

Destinations: Many students progress to Russell Group and other selective universities for Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Law, and related fields

Paid to scale on MPS/UPS (banding in line with the school’s pay policy).

Application

To be considered for this Social Sciences Teacher role in Bournemouth , please forward your updated CV as soon as possible.