Details:
- Salary: £168 - 261 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Bournemouth Dorset
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
About the Role
As a Sociology Teacher, you will deliver thought-provoking and academically rigorous lessons that encourage students to analyse how society is structured and how individuals and groups interact within it. You will support learners in developing strong analytical, evaluative, and essay-writing skills.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver high-quality Sociology lessons in line with GCSE and A-Level specifications
Teach topics such as education, families, crime and deviance, social inequality, and research methods
Encourage critical thinking and sociological debate in the classroom
Support students in developing essay writing and exam techniques
Assess, track, and report on student progress
Contribute to curriculum development within the Social Sciences department
Support enrichment activities such as revision sessions or sociology discussion groupsAbout You
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (desirable but not always essential for sixth form teaching)
Degree in Sociology or a related Social Science subject
Strong understanding of sociological theories and perspectives
Ability to make complex social concepts accessible and engaging
Strong communication and classroom management skills
Commitment to safeguarding and student well being
Willingness to contribute to wider school and sixth form lifeWhat We Offer
Supportive Social Sciences department
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Access to high-quality teaching resources and academic support materials
Positive and inclusive school environment
Opportunities to lead enrichment and student discussion activitiesSafeguarding Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and other pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role