Social Sciences Teacher

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency dedicated to education is seeking a qualified Social Sciences teacher for a role in Wakefield. The position involves teaching Sociology, Psychology, and Geography across multiple key stages. Candidates must have relevant teaching experience, excellent communication skills, and a degree in Social Sciences with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Additional benefits include weekly pay and free training courses.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free safeguarding courses

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Social Sciences up to A-Level, particularly Psychology.
• Excellent communication skills with a passion for making an impact on students’ lives.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willing to apply to one.

Responsibilities

• Covering all aspects of Social Sciences including Sociology, Psychology, and Geography.
• Developing and implementing engaging lesson plans that meet curriculum standards.
• Following the school safeguarding policies, ensuring a safe environment for the students.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Relevant degree in Social Sciences

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Academics are searching for a Social Sciences teacher for one of our well-established schools in Wakefield. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress in your teaching career and to be part of a team that promotes academic excellence and professional growth. The school has received praise in OFSTED reports for its extensive programme of training to lead and teach the curriculum in their subjects.

Responsibilities

• Covering all aspects of Social Sciences including Sociology, Psychology, and Geography, across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• Supervising students’ behaviour and referring to the school’s behaviour management policy if required
• Developing and implementing engaging lesson plans that meet curriculum standards
• Following the school safeguarding policies, ensuring a safe environment for the students

Qualities and Qualifications

• Experience teaching Social Sciences up to A‑Level, particularly Psychology
• Excellent communication skills with a passion for making an impact on students’ lives
• A relevant degree related to Social Sciences accompanied with a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willing to apply to one

Benefits of working with Academics

As an established recruitment company of 22 branches across the UK with highly experienced consultants and proven success in the market, we are dedicated to “delivering continuity in the classroom” and helping passionate individuals gain valuable experience to help make the next step in their career.

We also provide weekly pay through PAYE, along with additional courses such as safeguarding which are free of charge.

How to apply

If the role of a Social Sciences Teacher sounds like the perfect next step in your career, please apply today and we will be in touch.