Sociology Teacher

TeacherActive; Chatham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay

CPD courses

Agency onboarding support

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a qualified Sociology Teacher for a full-time, long-term position at a Kent-based secondary school in the Medway area. The role involves planning and delivering Sociology up to KS5, maintaining high classroom standards and supporting students to achieve strong academic progress.

The ideal candidate holds QTS with sociology, has proven KS5 experience, and can engage students with challenging, thought-provoking lessons.

Qualifications

• QTS with Sociology specialism.
• Proven experience teaching Sociology up to KS5.
• Strong knowledge of the Sociology curriculum.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Sociology up to KS5.
• Maintain high expectations in the classroom and support students to make strong academic progress.
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners and promote critical thinking.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

QTS (Sociology)

Job description

Are you a qualified Sociology Teacher with proven experience teaching students up to KS5?

Can you deliver engaging and challenging Sociology lessons that encourage students to think critically and achieve their full potential?

Are you looking for a long-term Sociology Teacher opportunity within a diverse and supportive secondary school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a diverse secondary school based in the Medway area of Kent. The school prides itself on providing a happy and supportive environment where students feel valued, with high expectations and a dedicated teaching team helping every young person to learn, grow and excel.

The school is looking to appoint a Sociology Teacher on a full‑time, long‑term basis starting in January. The successful Sociology Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering Sociology up to KS5, maintaining high expectations in the classroom and supporting students to make strong academic progress.

The successful Sociology Teacher will have:

• QTS with a relevant subject specialism
• Proven experience teaching Sociology up to KS5
• Strong knowledge of the Sociology curriculum
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to deliver engaging and challenging lessons
• Strong communication and organisational skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My‑Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment