Sociology Teacher - Engaging Secondary School & Sixth...

Position: Sociology Teacher

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Salary: MPS / UPS

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

ROLE DESCRIPTION

An engaging secondary school and sixth form in Nottingham is seeking a knowledgeable and passionate Sociology Teacher to join their Social Sciences faculty ASAP. In this full-time role, you will deliver thought-provoking Sociology lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level), inspiring students to examine society, social structures, and human behaviour critically. You will foster an intellectually stimulating classroom environment where students analyse classical and contemporary sociological theories, evaluate research methodology, and develop high-level essay writing and analytical skills. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are equally encouraged to apply.

DUTIES

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality Sociology lessons across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 in alignment with GCSE and A-Level exam board specifications.

• Guide pupils through key sociological topics, including Education, Crime and Deviance, Families and Households, Beliefs in Society, and Social Stratification.

• Teach sociological research methods, quantitative and qualitative data interpretation, and theoretical perspectives such as Functionalism, Marxism, Feminism, and Postmodernism.

• Differentiate instructional delivery to support learners of varying abilities while stretching high-attaining students toward top A-Level grades.

• Collaborate with Social Sciences departmental colleagues to refine schemes of work, monitor pupil progress, and contribute to extracurricular revision sessions or social science societies.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor degree in Sociology, Social Sciences, Criminology, or a closely related discipline.

• Recognized UK teaching qualification with QTS or QTLS.

• Proven teaching experience or strong placement record in secondary and Post-16 Sociology education.

• Excellent classroom management, communication, and essay-marking capabilities.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

SALARY

• Paid on the national Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale (MPS / UPS) commensurate with experience.

• Enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

BENEFITS

• Modern Social Sciences department equipped with interactive digital learning tools and access to extensive academic resources.

• Supportive senior leadership team offering tailored continuous professional development and ECT mentorship.

• Convenient Nottingham location with direct transport links across Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands, plus free on-site staff parking.

APPLICATION

To apply for this Sociology Teacher position, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.