Teacher of Sociology & Psychology

The King Edmund School; Ashingdon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A developing educational institution in Ashingdon is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Sociology & Psychology. You'll inspire students to understand human behavior and cultivate curiosity through engaging lessons. The ideal candidate will have a teaching qualification and proven classroom management skills. The role offers a supportive environment with excellent development opportunities and staff benefits like on-site gym and free parking.

Benefits

Free car parking

On-site gymnasium

Swimming pool access

Staff recognition schemes

Initial Teacher Training support

Qualifications

• Proven ability to teach outstanding lessons across the 11-18 age range.
• Exceptional personal organisation and time management skills.
• Understanding of key national and educational policies.

Responsibilities

• Teach both Psychology and Sociology to students.
• Empower students to understand human behaviour and social structures.
• Shape the future of students through engaging teaching.

Skills

Classroom management

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Inspiring students

Education

Degree with teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Teacher of Sociology & Psychology Salary Range: £31,650-£49,084 Pay Award Pending. Contract type: Full Time | Permanent. Start date: January 2026. Closing date: Midday on Thursday 9th October 2025. Interview dates: Shortly following the closing date.

At the King Edmund School, we are entering a bold new chapter. With a brand-new school building, an aspirational student body, and a new Headteacher at the helm, we are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Sociology & Psychology to join our inspiring and collaborative Humanities faculty. We are determined to become the school of choice in Essex—a place where every young person is challenged, supported, and inspired to thrive. This isn\u2019t a dream - it is a promise and you will be at the centre of delivering and creating this.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of Sociology and Psychology to join our successful Humanities and Social Sciences faculty. The post holder would teach both Psychology and Sociology. Both subjects are very popular in our school and many of our students progress to pursue Social Science related degrees in higher education. The ideal candidate will empower students to understand the complexities of human behaviour and social structures, cultivate curiosity, empathy, and analytical thinking and help to shape the future of our students through engaging and thought-provoking teaching.

What We're Looking For

• A degree, or equivalent experience, with a teaching qualification
• Proven ability to teach outstanding lessons across the 11-18 age range, with first class classroom management skills
• The ability to work in collaboration with other members of staff to further the department
• Exceptional personal organisation and time management skills
• A firm understanding of key national and educational policies and issues
• The ability to inspire high achievement in young people from all backgrounds
• A clear commitment to improving your own and others\' performance through effective continuous professional development

Why Join King Edmund School?

This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. Under new leadership, we are creating something exceptional-step by step, brick by brick. You will be joining a committed, talented team at a moment of transformation, where your leadership will directly shape our school's success story. Come and be part of something extraordinary! The school day lends itself to a good work/life balance with the teaching day ending at 14:10. The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. Staff benefits include free car parking, onsite gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.

If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you. Please visit the vacancies section of our website and complete the \'Quick Apply\' application form and submit a copy of your CV. For more about our school and vision please see attached welcome letter from our new Headteacher. We also welcome and encourage telephone calls on 01702 560904 to register an interest or to find out more about the school and the role. If you wish to arrange an informal conversation or visit to the school prior to interview, we would be delighted to welcome you to KES prior to the closing date, to offer you the opportunity to get a real sense of the school first hand. To arrange a visit, please email your request to Mrs Andrea Atkins - HR Manager at [e-mail] and provide your availability, as well as a contact telephone number. The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.

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