Teacher of Social Sciences

Teach Now; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking a Teacher of Social Sciences for a full-time temporary post at a secondary school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, starting January 2027. You will teach Psychology, Criminology and Health & Social Care, delivering GCSE, BTEC and A Level where applicable, and shaping students' critical thinking and exam skills.

The role requires strong subject knowledge across the three disciplines, the ability to plan, deliver and assess with minimal departmental support, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge across Psychology, Criminology and Health & Social Care.
• Confidence delivering GCSE, BTEC and A Level qualifications independently.
• Understanding of examination specifications, coursework and assessment requirements.
• Availability from January 2027 and commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging, challenging lessons that meet differing learning needs.
• Develop schemes of work, resources and assessments aligned with examination specifications.
• Prepare students for examinations and manage coursework, internal assessment and moderation where applicable.
• Monitor progress and use assessment evidence to target support.
• Develop independent learning, critical thinking and subject-specific skills.
• Maintain positive behaviour and contribute to curriculum development and school life.

Skills

Psychology

Criminology

Health & Social Care

Education

QTS preferred

Job description

Position: Teacher of Social Sciences

Contract Type: Full-time Temporary

Start Date: 4 January 2027

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Salary: £35,602–£48,479 per annum – London Fringe Main Pay Range, subject to confirmation

Salary depends on qualifications, experience and the teachers position on the Main Pay Range.

Hours of work: Full-time; exact hours to be confirmed

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role:

Why do people behave as they do? What shapes crime, society and care? Help students explore these questions as a Teacher of Social Sciences at a secondary school and sixth form in South Stevenage.

Teach Now is recruiting a versatile practitioner to teach Psychology, Criminology and Health & Social Care from January 2027. You’ll deliver GCSE, BTEC and A Level courses, as applicable to the schools curriculum, helping students develop critical thinking alongside examination and coursework skills.

This role suits an experienced, self-sufficient teacher who can deliver all three subjects confidently with minimal departmental support. You’ll take ownership of planning, delivery and assessment while contributing to a school recognised for strong pastoral care and a vibrant extracurricular programme.

Serving a diverse community, the school combines a Middle School for Years 7–8 with an Upper School for Years 9–13.

Requirements:

• Strong subject knowledge across Psychology, Criminology and Health & Social Care.
• Confidence delivering GCSE, BTEC and A Level qualifications independently.
• Understanding of examination specifications, coursework and assessment requirements.
• Effective classroom management, organisation and high expectations.
• Availability from January 2027 and commitment to safeguarding.
• QTS is preferred. Unqualified teachers with relevant teaching experience and the expertise to deliver all three subjects independently will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan engaging, challenging lessons that meet differing learning needs.
• Develop schemes of work, resources and assessments aligned with examination specifications.
• Prepare students for examinations and manage coursework, internal assessment and moderation where applicable.
• Monitor progress and use assessment evidence to target support.
• Develop independent learning, critical thinking and subject-specific skills.
• Maintain positive behaviour and contribute to curriculum development and school life.

Benefits - Our client can offer you:

• A varied teaching role spanning three Social Sciences subjects.
• Experience across academic and vocational qualifications.
• Ownership of planning, teaching and assessment.
• A school community with strong pastoral care.
• Opportunities to shape learning and support students future pathways.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance