Social Sciences Teacher - Coventry

Justteachers Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. is seeking a full-time Social Sciences Teacher for a secondary school in Coventry to begin in September. You will teach Sociology, Psychology and Criminology across KS4/KS5 within a supportive department focused on pupil progress.

The role emphasizes engaging lesson delivery, strong classroom management, and collaboration with staff to maintain a positive learning environment. A welcome, collaborative team awaits the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience delivering Social Sciences within a UK secondary school.
• Secure subject knowledge in Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, or related Social Sciences.
• Effective classroom and behaviour management.
• Two suitable references, preferably from education-based roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach stimulating Social Sciences lessons across KS4 and KS5, following the national curriculum and examination requirements.
• Develop pupils’ understanding of Sociology, Psychology, and Criminology.
• Encourage critical thinking, research skills, extended writing, evaluation, and evidence-based reasoning.
• Track and assess pupil attainment, provide feedback, and adapt lessons for diverse learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to departmental planning and school community.

Skills

Classroom management

Pupil motivation

Assessment & feedback

Differentiated instruction

Education

QTS or equivalent

Social Sciences subject knowledge (Sociology/Psychology/Criminology)

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is supporting a secondary school in Coventry with the appointment of a full time Social Sciences Teacher from September. This is an excellent opportunity for an engaging and committed teacher to become part of a welcoming department and inspire pupils across a broad and varied curriculum.

The successful candidate will teach Social Sciences across KS4 and KS5, covering subjects such as Sociology, Psychology, and Criminology in line with departmental requirements. The school has a positive working environment, consistent expectations for behaviour, and a collaborative staff team dedicated to pupil progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and teach stimulating Social Sciences lessons across KS4 and KS5, following the national curriculum and relevant examination requirements.
• Develop pupils’ understanding of subjects including Sociology, Psychology, and Criminology.
• Encourage confident use of critical thinking, research skills, extended writing, evaluation, and evidence-based reasoning.
• Track and assess pupil attainment, providing feedback and adapting lessons to support different learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute actively to departmental planning and the wider school community.

Pre-requisites:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or another recognised equivalent teaching qualification.
• Previous experience delivering Social Sciences within a UK secondary school, preferably across multiple subject areas.
• Secure subject knowledge in Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, or a closely related Social Sciences subject.
• Effective classroom and behaviour management, alongside the ability to motivate pupils and build positive relationships.
• Two suitable references, preferably from education-based roles.