Social Science Teacher – Outstanding School in Lancashire – January 2026

Marchant Recruitment; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Social Science Teacher for a full-time permanent position in a high-performing secondary school in Lancashire, starting January 2026. The role involves teaching Psychology, Sociology, and Health & Social Care across KS4 and KS5. Ideal candidates will have QTS, enthusiasm for teaching, and strong classroom management skills. A competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Outstanding CPD mentoring

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Psychology, Sociology, and Health & Social Care.
• Enthusiastic reflective classroom practice.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding lessons and inspire students to reach their potential.
• Teach across KS4 and KS5.
• Promote curiosity and independent learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom Management

Experience Working With Students

Lesson Planning

Tutoring

Classroom Experience

Behavior Management

Conflict Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Social Science Teacher (Psychology Sociology HSC)

Our client is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Social Science Teacher to join a highly regarded mixed secondary school based in Lancashire. This is a full-time permanent position starting in January 2026 offering the opportunity to teach Psychology Sociology and Health & Social Care across KS4 and KS5 within a supportive and high-achieving department.

Outstanding mixed secondary school Lancashire

January 2026 start

Full-time permanent role

Open to both experienced teachers and ECTs

About the School

This high-performing secondary school with over 1600 students on roll is renowned for its academic excellence vibrant Sixth Form and strong sense of community. The school consistently delivers results well above national averages in 2024 over 85% of students achieved grades 94 across the Social Sciences with excellent A-Level results and many progressing to top universities to study Psychology Sociology Nursing and related disciplines.

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted the school places a strong emphasis on professional development collaboration and staff wellbeing. Teachers benefit from modern facilities well-equipped classrooms and a collegiate working culture where innovation in teaching is encouraged and celebrated.

The Social Science Department is one of the schools most dynamic teams offering engaging and well-structured courses that challenge and inspire students. Beyond the classroom the department leads a wide range of enrichment opportunities including psychology research projects sociology discussion groups healthcare workshops and university partnership programmes providing a stimulating and well-rounded experience for both staff and students.

Candidate Profile

Applications are welcomed from passionate and committed Social Science Teachers who can deliver outstanding lessons and inspire students to reach their potential. You should be able to teach across KS4 and KS5 demonstrate strong subject knowledge and show enthusiasm for promoting curiosity and independent learning.

Essential requirements include

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Ability to teach Psychology Sociology and Health & Social Care
• Enthusiastic reflective classroom practice
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Legal right to work in the UK

Salary and Benefits

This post is offered on a permanent school contract with a competitive salary in line with the schools pay scale ( MPS / UPS equivalent ). The school also offers outstanding CPD mentoring and career progression opportunities for ambitious and dedicated teachers.

How to Apply Social Science Teacher

To apply for this Social Science Teacher position please send your CV and supporting statement at your earliest convenience. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place before the closing date.

Key Skills

• Computer Science
• Experience Working With Students
• Classroom Management
• Communication skills
• Algebra
• Behavior Management
• Classroom Experience
• Lesson Planning
• Conflict Management
• Teaching
• Tutoring
• Word Processing

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1