Sociology Teacher

Prospero Teaching; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is currently seeking a dedicated Sociology Teacher for a Newham-based secondary school in London. The role focuses on Key Stage 4 and 5, with both ECTs and experienced teachers welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will have QTS or equivalent, a minimum of one year's UK teaching experience, and up-to-date safeguarding training. The school offers a supportive Humanities department and opportunities to engage students with dynamic lessons.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year UK teaching experience.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Sociology lessons to Key Stage 4 and 5.
• Create engaging and interactive lessons for diverse learners.
• Attend parents evenings and contribute to the humanities department.

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Sociology Teacher

Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated Sociology Teacher for a Secondary school in Newham. The school has a supportive Humanities department. Most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 4 and key stage 5. The position is open to both ECTs and experienced teachers. The school is looking for a candidate with excellent subject knowledge and with a passion for delivering exciting and engaging lessons.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location - Newham, London
• Position - Sociology Teacher
• Type of work - Sociology Teacher
• Contract or position start date - 02/11/2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - Until the end of the academic year
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - On going
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Permanent
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP175 per day
• Hours - 8:0 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

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• 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

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.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

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