Social Sciences Teacher: Inspire Critical Thinking & Exams

Marchant Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is helping a Norwich secondary school find a knowledgeable Social Sciences Teacher to join their successful department in Norwich. The role suits a teacher with a background in Psychology or Sociology, passionate about helping students explore human behaviour and society.

You will deliver engaging lessons, promote critical thinking and support examination preparation, while collaborating with colleagues to maintain high standards across the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Sciences Teacher with subject specialism (e.g., Psychology or Sociology).
• Ability to teach Social Sciences curriculum across required key stages.
• Degree and recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE with QTS).
• Strong subject knowledge and ability to explain theories and concepts clearly.
• Experience supporting examination preparation, analytical writing and critical thinking.
• Effective classroom management and differentiated teaching strategies.
• Commitment to student progress, inclusive teaching and professional development.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver well-planned lessons that encourage questioning, evidence evaluation and argument development.
• Support pupils in developing subject knowledge and examination techniques.
• Provide regular assessment and constructive feedback to identify misconceptions and progress.
• Create an accessible learning environment and encourage student participation in discussions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop resources and share teaching strategies.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Examination preparation

Analytical writing

Critical thinking

Classroom management

Differentiated teaching

Student progress

Professional development

Education

PGCE with QTS

Degree in Social Sciences or related field

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is helping a Norwich secondary school find a knowledgeable Social Sciences Teacher to join their successful department in Norwich. The role suits a teacher with a background in Psychology or Sociology, passionate about helping students explore human behaviour and society.

You will deliver engaging lessons, promote critical thinking and support examination preparation, while collaborating with colleagues to maintain high standards across the curriculum.