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Reigate College; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Reigate College seeks a dynamic Sociology teacher to join its successful department. The fixed-term post is available immediately on a full- or part-time basis (38.10% to 100%), with training and development provided for ECTs.

The department emphasises mentoring and a collaborative approach in a sixth form setting. The Department offers the AQA A Level Sociology course, with a timetable of 21 contact hours per week (plus tutor time).

Qualifications

• Dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated teacher.
• Experience or Early Careers Teacher (ECT) consideration.
• Commitment to sixth form education and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Teach A Level Sociology to sixth form students.
• Work within a collaborative department, contributing to shared resources.
• Provide mentoring and support for new staff and students during the course.

Job description

With an exceptional reputation both locally and nationally, Reigate College focuses on excellent teaching, learning and support to make it one of the best sixth form colleges in the country. The College is a great place to work and study, with an active, inclusive and supportive community ethos at the heart of everything it does.

The Post

The College is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated teacher to join the highly successful Sociology Department. The post is available immediately on a fixed-term, full or part-time basis (38.10% to 100%) until Wednesday 21 July 2027 (in the first instance). The post would equally suit an experienced or Early Careers Teacher (ECT). For ECTs, a full programme of training and development will be provided.

All new members of staff receive mentors to help them settle into the College. This post provides an exciting opportunity for those wishing to specialise in sixth form education. Candidates who have little or no experience teaching A Level Sociology are still encouraged to apply, as the Department are able to support those wishing to make the transition to sixth form teaching.

The Department

The Department is housed in the Priory Building in fully equipped classrooms. The team consists of five other members of teaching staff who work in a collaborative style, contributing to central teaching resources.

The Department is led by a Head of Department, supported by a Course Leader for A Level Sociology. The Department meets once a week during the College’s dedicated Meeting Slot during the College day.

The Department has an excellent record of outstanding student achievement, high-quality provision and innovative curriculum development.

Students regularly progress onto university courses for Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, Teaching and Social Sciences.

Course

The Department offers the AQA A Level Sociology course.

The full-time salary for this post is up to £53,232 per annum.

The contact time for a full-time teacher is 21 hours per week (20 hours teaching and 1 hour Tutor). ECTs receive a 5% or 10% reduction on their timetable depending on whether they are a first or second year ECT.

Applying

No later than 9.00am on Monday 16 November 2026.

Safeguarding

Reigate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The college will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.