Sociology Teacher

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Sociology Teacher for a full-time role in a supportive secondary school in Merton, London. This position involves teaching key stage 3 and key stage 4 students. Candidates should have QTS or an equivalent qualification, as well as a minimum of one year of teaching experience in the UK. The role offers professional development courses and requires a commitment to safeguarding students. Applications are requested alongside an up-to-date CV.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year teaching experience in the UK.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Teach Sociology to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students.
• Prepare lesson plans and assessments.
• Collaborate with the Humanities department and participate in parents evenings.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Communication skills

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Sociology Teacher

Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated Sociology Teacher for a Secondary school in Merton. The school has a supportive Humanities department. Most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4. The position is open to both ECTs and experienced teachers.

Contract Details

• Location - Merton, London
• Position - Sociology Teacher
• Type of work - Sociology Teacher
• Contract or position start date - 23/02/2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - Until the end of the academic year
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - Ongoing
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP150 per day
• Hours - 8:00 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

Eligibility Requirements

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

Other

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional Information from Prospero Teaching

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Benefits

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team