Sociology Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking a Sociology Teacher to inspire KS5 students at a secondary school in Barnet, England. The ideal candidate will promote critical thinking and guide discussions on culture, inequality, and social change. Applicants must hold QTS and have experience in UK schools. Opportunities to connect learning with current events while supporting students in their analytical skill development are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS and have experience teaching Sociology in UK schools.
• Can make complex theories relatable and accessible.
• Enjoy guiding respectful, thought-provoking discussions.

Responsibilities

• Teach Sociology at KS5 with potential KS4 links.
• Lead lessons that combine theory with real-world application.
• Support students in developing analytical skills and research projects.

Job description

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Help students understand the society they live in.
This Barnet secondary school is seeking a Sociology Teacher to bring topics like culture, inequality, crime, and social change to life for KS5 learners. Your role will be to encourage critical thinking, debate, and curiosity about the world around them.

Why this is a great fit for the right teacher:

Motivated sixth form classes ready to engage in discussion

Opportunities to connect learning with current events and real data

A department that values student voice and independent thought

What you’ll do:

Teach Sociology at KS5 (with potential KS4 links)

Lead lessons that combine theory with real-world application

Support students in developing analytical skills and research projects

You’re right for this if you:

Hold QTS and have experience teaching Sociology in UK schools

Can make complex theories relatable and accessible

Enjoy guiding respectful, thought-provoking discussions

Apply now and help students explore the forces shaping society.

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 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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