Sociology Teacher. Job in Merton Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Sociology Teacher for a secondary school in Merton, London. The role focuses on teaching key stage 3 and key stage 4 students. Candidates must have QTS or equivalent and at least one year of teaching experience in the UK. Training in safeguarding is essential. The position begins on 23/02/2026 and will last until the end of the academic year, with a minimum pay rate of £150 per day.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Must have QTS or equivalent to teach in the UK.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience required.
• Safeguarding training must be current.

Responsibilities

• Teach Sociology across key stage 3 and key stage 4.
• Engage with a supportive Humanities department.
• Participate in parents evenings.

Skills

Teaching experience

Safeguarding training

Education

QTS or equivalent

Minimum 1 year teaching experience in the UK

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) - On going
• 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 & Legal 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.

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