Sociology Teacher

Horizon Teachers; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious secondary school in Barking is on the lookout for a dedicated Sociology Teacher to inspire students and foster critical thinking. This full-time role offers the chance to teach both GCSE and A-Level Sociology in a supportive environment, with excellent resources and a collaborative staff culture. Join a school with a strong leadership team and a proven track record of student success. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of students and contribute to their academic journey, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid to scale from day one

Access to free CPD

Support throughout application and placement

Long-standing partnerships with schools

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching Sociology at GCSE and A-Level.
• Experience in engaging students and assessing their progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Sociology lessons across Key Stage 4 and 5.
• Track student progress and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Sociology

Lesson Planning

Student Assessment

Critical Thinking Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

An ambitious and forward-thinking secondary school in Barking is seeking a dedicated and passionate Sociology Teacher to join their successful Social Sciences department from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach both GCSE and A-Level Sociology in a supportive and well-resourced environment. This role is suitable for ECTs.

About the Role:

• Full-time Sociology teaching across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5
• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons
• Assess and track student progress, providing clear feedback
• Contribute to the continued development of the Social Sciences faculty
• Inspire students to achieve academic success and develop critical thinking

The School:

• Located in Barking, East London excellent transport links
• Inclusive secondary school with a strong and supportive leadership team
• Excellent track record of student progress and achievement at KS5
• Supportive and collaborative staff culture

Why Work with Horizon Teachers?

• Expert consultants who specialise in secondary education recruitment
• Comprehensive support throughout your application, interview, and placement
• Paid to scale from day one no hidden fees
• Access to free CPD and interview preparation
• Long-standing partnerships with schools across London
• Honest, friendly and tailored service that puts you first

If you're ready to inspire the next generation of sociologists and join a thriving school, please apply now!

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

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