Teacher of Sociology

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Surrey
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£56,154 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Sociology KS5 Curriculum Lesson Planning Formative and Summative Assessment UCAS Applications Safeguarding Differentiation Student Progress Tracking

FULL DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Teacher of Sociology

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Surrey

Salary: £37,870 to £56,154 per annum

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: Maternity cover until May 2027

Recruiter: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Posted: 06-Feb-26

Role Overview

We are supporting a high-performing sixth form college seeking a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Sociology to join their team on a maternity cover basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a subject specialist who is passionate about sixth form education and committed to delivering high-quality teaching that supports outstanding student outcomes.

The Role

  • Deliver engaging, high-quality Sociology lessons that inspire ambition and promote independent learning
  • Teach across sixth form programmes, ensuring strong subject knowledge and curriculum delivery
  • Plan and deliver well-structured lessons in line with schemes of work
  • Develop high-quality resources that challenge and support all learners
  • Use formative and summative assessment effectively to monitor progress and improve outcomes
  • Provide regular, constructive feedback to students
  • Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding at all times

Tutor Responsibilities

  • Act as a tutor to a group of students, supporting both academic and personal development
  • Monitor attendance, effort, and progress, liaising with parents where concerns arise
  • Deliver the Personal Development Programme during tutorial time
  • Prepare high-quality UCAS references and meet internal deadlines

Additional Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate attendance and assessment records
  • Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues
  • Attend meetings, parents' evenings, and open events
  • Contribute to enrichment and complementary studies programmes
  • Provide short-term cover within the department when required
  • Engage in CPD, appraisal, and quality assurance processes

The Ideal Candidate

  • A qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge in Sociology
  • Experience teaching at sixth form / KS5 level (essential)
  • A commitment to inclusive practice, safeguarding, and student wellbeing
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a supportive department

Contract Details

  • Start: ASAP
  • Contract: Maternity cover
  • Duration: Until May 2027
  • Location: Surrey area

If you are an enthusiastic Sociology teacher looking for a long-term sixth form role with supportive leadership and motivated students, we would welcome your application.

Contact: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Tel: [contact hidden] - Contact: Sam Baldwinson

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