Social Sciences Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An education staffing agency in Sunderland is seeking a passionate Social Sciences Teacher who loves to help students understand society and human behavior. This role involves teaching subjects like Sociology and Psychology across KS4 and KS5, encouraging critical thinking and discussion. Applicants should hold QTS and have experience teaching the subject. The position offers competitive PAYE pay and strong support throughout. Temporary role with potential for permanence.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella fees

Free CPD including behaviour, SEND and specialist training

A consultant who supports you throughout the process

Referral bonuses

Flexible opportunities across Sunderland and the wider area

Qualifications

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• Experience teaching subjects such as Sociology, Psychology, or Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Teaching high-quality lessons in your Social Sciences specialism.
• Encouraging critical thinking, discussion and independent ideas.
• Preparing students for assessments and coursework.
• Providing constructive feedback to help students progress.
• Working closely with colleagues to share resources and approaches.

Skills

QTS with experience teaching Social Sciences subjects

A passion for helping students understand people and society

Strong communication

Confidence teaching older learners, especially KS5

Job description

Social Sciences Teacher

If you’re passionate about helping young people understand society, human behaviour and the world around them, this Social Sciences Teacher role in Sunderland could be a brilliant fit. The school is looking for someone who can bring clarity, relevance and enthusiasm to subjects such as Sociology, Psychology or Health and Social Care.

What you’ll be teaching as a Social Science Teacher

You’ll deliver Social Sciences lessons across KS4 and KS5, depending on your specialism. The department values real-world links, debate and helping students develop strong analytical thinking.

Your main responsibilities as a Social Science Teacher

• Teaching high-quality lessons in your Social Sciences specialism
• Encouraging critical thinking, discussion and independent ideas
• Preparing students for assessments and coursework
• Providing constructive feedback to help students progress
• Working closely with colleagues to share resources and approaches

What you’ll bring as a Social Science Teacher

• QTS with experience teaching Social Sciences subjects
• A passion for helping students understand people and society
• Strong communication and high expectations
• Confidence teaching older learners, especially KS5

What Protocol Education offers

• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella fees
• Free CPD including behaviour, SEND and specialist training
• A consultant who supports you throughout the process
• Referral bonuses
• Flexible opportunities across Sunderland and the wider area

About Us

Protocol Education is part of the Supporting Education Group, providing teachers with access to expert training, strong networks and sector-leading support. We work with secondary schools across Sunderland to place Social Sciences Teachers who bring clarity, curiosity and strong classroom presence. Our approach is friendly, supportive and people-first.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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