Sociology Teacher - Hammersmith Private School

Marchant Recruitment; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension schemes

Extended school holidays

State-of-the-art ICT facilities

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Teacher of Sociology for a prestigious independent secondary school in Hammersmith, West London. The role covers GCSE/A-Level Sociology for motivated Sixth Form students, with potential KS4 teaching in Social Sciences or Humanities.

An experienced Sociology specialist or an exceptional ECT/NQT is welcome. The successful candidate will hold QTS and a Sociology degree, and will contribute to a high-performing environment with small class sizes, excellent

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent credentials suitable for the independent sector.
• A degree in Sociology from a recognized university.
• Proven track record delivering Sociology up to A-Level with strong exam outcomes.
• High academic expectations and ability to stretch advanced learners.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess intellectually stimulating A-Level Sociology lessons aligned with major UK exam boards.
• Foster critical thinking, research methodology skills, and analytical writing among Sixth Form students.
• Track academic progress, provide constructive feedback, and prepare pupils for top examination outcomes and university entry.
• Contribute to extra-curricular academic enrichment, including Social Science societies and debate clubs.

Skills

Sociology teaching

A-Level exam board knowledge

Critical thinking facilitation

Progress tracking & feedback

Education

Sociology degree

QTS

Job description

Teacher of Sociology – Prestigious Independent School | Hammersmith, West London

Position: Teacher of Sociology (GCSE & A-Level)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: Flexible (ASAP / January 2027)

Salary / Rate: Highly Competitive Independent Sector Pay Scale (Commensurate with experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an outstanding, academically rigorous, and engaging Teacher of Sociology to join a highly prestigious Independent Secondary School in Hammersmith, West London.

This position offers the opportunity to teach motivated, high-achieving Sixth Form students preparing for A-Level Sociology (alongside potential Key Stage 4 / GCSE teaching in Social Sciences or Humanities). The role is well-suited to an experienced Sociology specialist or an exceptional ECT/NQ T seeking a supportive, high-performing independent school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess intellectually stimulating A-Level Sociology lessons aligned with major UK exam boards (e.g., AQA, OCR).

• Foster critical thinking, research methodology skills, and analytical writing among Sixth Form students.

• Track academic progress, provide constructive feedback, and prepare pupils for top examination outcomes and university entry (including Oxbridge and Russell Group applications).

• Contribute to extra-curricular academic enrichment, including running Social Science societies, debate clubs, and entering national research competitions.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Environment: Prestigious independent school setting with small class sizes, motivated pupils, and high academic standards.

• Location: Superbly located in West London (Hammersmith), with world-class facilities and outstanding public transport links.

• Package: Highly competitive independent pay scale, generous pension schemes, and extended school holidays.

• Facilities: Modern teaching facilities equipped with state-of-the-art ICT tools and well-resourced learning spaces.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or strong teaching credentials suitable for the independent sector.

• A relevant degree in Sociology or a closely related discipline from a recognized university.

• Proven track record of delivering Sociology up to A-Level with strong examination outcomes.

• High academic expectations and the ability to stretch advanced learners.

• Full right to work in the UK.