Social Science Teacher - Tamworth

Aspire People; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in the Tamworth area seeks a passionate and versatile Social Science Teacher to join their team from September 2025. This full-time role, potentially permanent, offers a great opportunity to shape student understanding of society and behaviour while benefiting from supportive leadership and well-resourced classrooms.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Collaborative department environment

CPD opportunities

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Social Science subjects at secondary/sixth-form level required.
• Strong understanding of Sociology, Psychology, and Health & Social Care.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons and monitor pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Teach Social Sciences such as Sociology and Psychology.
• Deliver well-planned lessons to KS4 and KS5 students.
• Assess pupil progress effectively and contribute to departmental success.

Skills

Classroom Management

Passion for Education

Subject Knowledge

Education

QTS/QTLS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Social Science Teacher - Tamworth Area
Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term (Until July 2026)

A secondary school in the Tamworth area is seeking a passionate and versatile Social Science Teacher to join their team from September 2025. This is a full-time role for the full academic year, with the potential for a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

- Teach Social Sciences such as Sociology, Psychology, and Health & Social Care (depending on timetable and experience)
- Deliver well-planned, engaging lessons to KS4 and KS5 students
- Monitor and assess pupil progress effectively
- Contribute to the wider success of the department and school

Ideal Candidate:

- QTS/QTLS or equivalent teaching qualification
- Experience teaching one or more Social Science subjects at secondary or sixth-form level
- Excellent subject knowledge and strong classroom management
- A passion for helping students understand people, society, and behaviour

What's On Offer:

- Supportive leadership and a collaborative Social Sciences department
- Well-resourced classrooms and access to CPD opportunities
- A long-term role with the option of becoming permanent
- Opportunities to teach at KS5 and expand subject knowledge

This role would suit an adaptable and enthusiastic teacher who enjoys delivering impactful content and supporting students with real-world subject matter.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.