Teacher of Sociology

Location: Manchester

School Type: Secondary School

Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term or Permanent

Start Date: January Start

A vibrant, forward-thinking secondary school and Sixth Form in Manchester is seeking an engaging, articulate, and dedicated Teacher of Sociology to join their dynamic Social Sciences department starting in January. This is a fantastic opportunity for a subject specialist, whether an experienced educator looking for a new challenge or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), to inspire critical thinking, societal awareness, and academic achievement across Key Stages 4 and 5.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Sociology, you will encourage students to critically examine contemporary society, social institutions, and cultural dynamics. Joining the team for the spring term, you will deliver structured, highly engaging lessons across GCSE Sociology and A-Level Sociology, guiding learners through key theoretical traditions (such as Functionalism, Marxism, Feminism, and Postmodernism) alongside core topics like Education, Crime and Deviance, Families and Households, and Research Methods.

• Start Date: January

• Environment: A welcoming Northwest secondary school recognized for its supportive community, diverse student body, and strong focus on post-16 pathways

• Culture: A collaborative and intellectually stimulating faculty with rich teaching resources, clear scheme-of-work frameworks, and supportive departmental leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging Sociology lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level) that build analytical rigor, methodological understanding, and structured essay skills.

• Prepare students effectively for national examinations through data-driven progress tracking, exam technique practice, and constructive feedback routines.

• Relate sociological concepts and theories to real-world national issues and local Manchester contexts, cultivating deep social awareness and debate in the classroom.

• Track, assess, and report on pupil progress, implementing targeted interventions to support struggling learners and challenge high achievers.

• Contribute positively to the wider social sciences curriculum, extracurricular debate clubs, and university entry preparation for Sixth Form students.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A degree in Sociology, Social Policy, Criminology, or a closely related Social Science discipline.

• Demonstrated capability or proven experience teaching GCSE and A-Level Sociology (or a strong placement record for ECTs).

• Solid understanding of modern Sociology examination board specifications (e.g., AQA, OCR, Eduqas).

• Excellent classroom management, engaging delivery skills, and a genuine passion for guiding young people through social research and discourse.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS, commensurate with experience).

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured onboarding for a smooth January transition, and employee wellbeing initiatives.

How to Apply

If you are an energetic, dedicated Sociology teacher ready to make an immediate impact from January at an engaging secondary school in Manchester, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.