Teacher of Social Sciences

Bidvane; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership of Teachers Pension Scheme

Free on-site car parking

Secure cycle store

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card scheme

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy in Lincoln invites applications for a full-time Teacher of Social Sciences to start January 2027. The role covers KS3, KS4 and KS5 with a specialism in Health & Social Care or Sociology; Psychology considered too.

The post suits experienced teachers and early career teachers, supported by an induction scheme. You will help develop the Social Sciences faculty, deliver engaging lessons, and contribute to school improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching KS3–KS5 Social Sciences
• Enhanced DBS check required
• Right to work in the UK required

Responsibilities

• Teach Social Sciences across KS3–KS5
• Specialise in Health & Social Care or Sociology (Psychology considered)
• Contribute to development of the Social Sciences faculty
• Support the Academy's improvement within the subject area

Skills

Health & Social Care knowledge

Sociology knowledge

Psychology knowledge

Enthusiastic teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

ECT welcome

Job description

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy is recruiting a full-time Teacher of Social Sciences to start in January 2027. The work is teaching across key stages 3, 4 and 5, with a specialism in Health & Social Care or Sociology, and Psychology considered too. The post suits experienced teachers and early career teachers, supported by an induction scheme, who will help develop the Social Sciences faculty. Candidates need an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Teach Social Sciences across key stages 3, 4 and 5
• Teach Health & Social Care and/or Sociology, with Psychology considered
• Contribute to the development of the Social Sciences faculty
• Support the Academy's improvement within the subject area and across the school
• Develop own pedagogy and practice

What’s required

Experience

• Experienced teacher or early career teacher (ECT)

Skills & knowledge

• Subject knowledge in Health & Social Care and/or Sociology (Psychology considered)
• Passion for the subject
• Enthusiastic, lively and versatile teaching style
• Effective development of own pedagogy and practice

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• Secure cycle store
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light Card scheme
• Occupational sick pay