Job Type: Full time
Job Location: Braintree
School Setting: Secondary School
Contract Type: Permanent
REF: SSD/191676
Rate: £33,075 - £50,471 per annum
Hours: 8:30–15:30
Start Date: September 2025
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Sociology Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in Braintree. This full-time, permanent role presents an exciting opportunity to inspire students and develop their understanding of society, culture, and human behaviour.
As a Sociology Teacher, you will deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons, encouraging students to explore social structures, critical thinking, and contemporary issues. You will work in a supportive and dynamic environment, helping students to develop analytical skills and a deeper understanding of the world around them.
This role is ideal for an enthusiastic educator who is committed to innovative teaching and student success. While experience is desirable, it is not essential, as professional development opportunities will be available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging Sociology lessons, aligned with the national curriculum.
- Teach key sociological theories, research methods, and social issues at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5.
- Inspire students to analyse and debate social structures, inequalities, and human interactions.
- Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Sociology examinations, providing targeted support.
- Use interactive and inclusive teaching methods to engage learners of all abilities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the Humanities and Social Sciences curriculum.
- Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and tailored support.
- Promote positive behaviour management strategies and student engagement.
- Uphold safeguarding policies and ensure the welfare of all students.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- A strong knowledge of the Sociology curriculum, including GCSE and A-Level standards.
- Experience in a secondary school setting is desirable but not essential.
- A passion for delivering engaging and interactive Sociology lessons.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About School Staff Direct
School Staff Direct is a specialist education recruitment agency dedicated to placing outstanding professionals in roles that shape the future of education. We work closely with secondary schools to ensure students receive high-quality teaching and learning experiences in an inclusive and supportive environment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will undergo comprehensive vetting checks in line with our Safeguarding, Recruitment, and Vetting Policy.
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