Teacher of Social Sciences

The Methodist Church in Britain; Erith; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outer London Allowance

Regular, first-class training

Support to flourish day to day

Job summary

Leigh Academy Bexley, part of Leigh Academies Trust, is seeking a Permanent Teacher of Social Sciences to deliver psychology, sociology and RE to students. The role starts January 2027 or earlier if available, with a focus on inspiring learners and achieving measurable improvements across the school.

Applicants must have an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Record of excellent teaching outcomes
• Ability to teach psychology, sociology and RE across key stages

Responsibilities

• Teach psychology, sociology and RE to students
• Inspire and motivate students and staff to reach their full potential
• Make a measurable impact as an individual teacher and across the school
• Build strong professional relationships with colleagues
• Support the happiness and wellbeing of the school community

Skills

Collaborative

Motivating staff

Energetic

Measurable impact

Wellbeing focus

Job description

Permanent Teacher of Social Sciences post at Leigh Academy Bexley, part of Leigh Academies Trust, starting January 2027 or earlier if the successful candidate is available. The role centres on teaching psychology, sociology and RE to students, with the aim of inspiring them across all three subjects. The school sets a clear expectation of measurable impact, both in individual classrooms and across the school as a whole. Applicants need an enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Teach psychology, sociology and RE to students
• Inspire and motivate students and staff to reach their full potential
• Make a measurable impact as an individual teacher and across the school
• Build strong professional relationships with colleagues
• Support the happiness and wellbeing of the school community

What’s required

Experience

• Record of excellent teaching outcomes

Skills & knowledge

• Collaborative, with strong professional relationships
• Motivating and inspiring students and staff
• Energetic, with a can-do attitude
• Measurable impact as a teacher and across the school
• Commitment to the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the school

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Outer London Allowance
• Regular, first-class training
• Support to flourish day to day