Teacher - A-level Sociology

Bluetownonline; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a brand-new Sixth Form Centre within a dynamic university environment. As a passionate A-level Sociology Teacher, you will inspire eager learners while benefiting from state-of-the-art facilities and extensive support services. This role not only allows you to share your expertise but also encourages you to develop professionally through various programs, including potential sponsorship for further qualifications. Join a forward-thinking institution that values both student and staff development, and help shape the future of education in Birmingham.

Benefits

38 days' paid leave per year

Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience teaching A-level Sociology in a classroom environment.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical methods and curriculum design.

Responsibilities

• Teach A-level Sociology to Year 12 students in a new Sixth Form.
• Develop and implement a knowledge-rich curriculum.

Skills

A-level Sociology

Pedagogy

Curriculum Development

Student Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master's Degree (optional)

Job description

Job Title: Teacher - A-level Sociology

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £17,558 - £23,637 per annum (pro rata of £35,116 - £46,735) - SF1

Job type: Permanent; Part time, 18.5 hours

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

The Role:

Are you looking for a unique and exciting educational adventure working in a brand-new Sixth Form that's part of a University?

Are you looking for a place where you can share your passion with students who are keen to learn?

The University opened its new Sixth Form Centre in September 2024 to 280 fabulous year 12 students and we are looking for knowledgeable and ambitious teachers who have experience teaching A-level Sociology to join our team as we grow.

Teaching within a university environment and our £5.5 million Sixth Form Centre facilities will provide you with a truly unique opportunity to rethink science education; to create a beautiful, knowledge-rich curriculum which transforms academic learning through exemplary pedagogy and research-informed practice.

We are unashamedly ambitious and strive for the best academic outcomes for our students, alongside explicitly teaching character education, empowering students to live purposeful, flourishing lives.

Preparing for university within a university means our students (and teachers) will benefit from the extensive award-winning support services at the University, including a library with online access to over 60 million digital resources containing published research papers as well as course textbooks, a dedicated academic support service available for all students, a Health and wellbeing service with a Nurse, mental health support and counsellors, and a dedicated careers team to help secure student work experience and volunteering roles.

We recognise that you will be our greatest asset and we will fully support you to excel in your craft; our professional development programme includes instructional coaching and there is the opportunity to undertake a Master's or other professional qualification.

We can support ECTs through the next stage of their professional development or help more experienced teachers develop their pedagogy and leadership skills for their next steps.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 18th May 2025.

Interview Date - Friday 23rd May 2025.

The University is an equal opportunities employer.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Teacher, Sociology Teacher, Teacher of Sociology, will also be considered for this role.