Sociology Teacher - Progressive Secondary School in Brighton

Sociology Teacher - Progressive Secondary School in Brighton

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

Sociology Teacher

A progressive Secondary School in Brighton is seeking a professional and highly organised Sociology Teacher to join their experienced Social Sciences team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured and supportive school environment where teaching staff play an essential role in the smooth operation of the school.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional support across multiple key stages, specializing in social structures, research methodologies, demographic analysis, and cultural theory. Responsibilities will include maintaining student progress records, updating school tracking systems, managing departmental correspondence, supporting attendance administration, and assisting with the organisation of field research projects, community surveys, and extracurricular debating forums.

You will also support communication with parents, students, and external community bodies while ensuring that information is handled professionally and confidentially at all times. Strong organisational skills are essential, as the role requires the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage multiple responsibilities within a busy school environment.

The school is looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and highly capable of guiding balanced, evidence-based academic discussions both independently and as part of a collaborative humanities and social sciences faculty. Good IT skills and confidence using data presentation tools are important, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing school community where teaching staff are highly valued and staff wellbeing and professional development are prioritised.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School in Brighton with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing, and continuous improvement. The school serves a highly engaged community and is known for its inclusive, exploratory ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, motivated, and eager to explore systemic perspectives of society, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages mature analytical evaluation, preparing students exceptionally well for further education and research paths.

Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, with strong leadership, shared best practice, and a clear focus on professional development.

Requirements

• Previous teaching or relevant instructional experience in Sociology up to GCSE/A-Level

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Good IT and data management skills

• Professional, objective, and proactive approach to instructional delivery

• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.