Teacher of Sociology and Psychology

Teaching Personnel; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a passionate teacher for Sociology and Psychology to join a Secondary School in Northampton. This full-time position offers the chance to contribute to student attainment and implement a diverse curriculum. Applicants must hold the necessary qualifications and be eager to develop their teaching skills. Opportunities for ongoing training are provided, supporting a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to work scheme

Savings on everyday purchases

Professional development training

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate qualifications and training for teaching role.
• Willing to engage in professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to raising standards and student attainment in Psychology and Sociology.
• Facilitate a learning experience to help students achieve their potential.
• Implement a broad and balanced curriculum for the subjects.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of Psychology

Knowledge of Sociology

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Education or relevant field

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a teaching position and have a passion for the way human and society works this could be the position for you.

Teaching personnel are looking for a teacher of Sociology and Psychology to join a forward thinking Secondary School in Northampton.

We received a "Good" Ofsted report which we were delighted with.

This is a full time position (part time would be considered for the right candidate)

Starting January 2026

About the role

• You will be contributing to raising standards and student attainment and to ensure outstanding progress in Psychology and Sociology.
• To support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor.
• To Facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To implement and deliver a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying Psychology and Sociology.
• To engage in training to continually develop yourself as a teacher.

About the school

• Part of Creative Education Trust.
• The school is a Secondary school from 11-18.
• Based In Northampton area.
• We want to offer a diverse and innovative curriculum.
• We want to ensure every student to feel safe, valued and happy.
• Prioritise high-quality teaching and learning.
• We value feedback from families and students to enhance our supportive community.

What we can offer you

• We are committed to your learning and development.
• There is training in a wide range of subjects from middle leadership and DSL training to Autism awareness.
• A Health Assured Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
• A Bike to work scheme.
• Lots of Perks to save money on everyday purchases.

How to apply

If this sounds like a position you might be interested in please send your CV in.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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