Teacher of Sociology

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Oxford
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Education
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

A Level Sociology Teaching Criminology Teaching Pastoral Care Safeguarding Lesson Planning Classroom Management Assessment and Feedback Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Title: Teacher of Sociology

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (School: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal])

Location: Oxford, GB

Posting Date: 30 Apr 2026

Closing Date: 14 May 2026

Work Type: On-site

Job Type: Fixed term (1 year)

Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Sponsorship: Not available

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a teacher of A Level Sociology from September 2026 on a fixed term basis for one year. The ability to also teach Criminology to the equivalent of A Level would be an advantage. There is also the possibility of a pastoral role within the Sixth Form for suitably qualified candidates. You can find the full job description at: Teacher of Sociology Job Description

About the School

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. We nurture strategic, analytical, creative, and imaginative thinking in students aged 11-18. Our three school sites offer an intellectually stimulating environment tailored to long-term goals. Access to co-curricular activities, academic programs, and state-of-the-art facilities including our new Arts Centre and University of Oxford's sports facilities. We prepare students for success in university and beyond.

Requirements

  • Qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent
  • Experience teaching A Level Sociology
  • Ability to teach Criminology is an advantage
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children
  • Enhanced DBS check required
  • Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

How to Apply

Apply as soon as possible, no later than Thursday 14 May 2026. Interviews will be held on 20 or 21 May 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be sent interview invites with lesson details. Use the 'Apply now' button on this page.

Safeguarding Statement

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

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