Teacher of Sociology

Location: Hackney

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Girls 11–16 / Co-educational Sixth Form)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January Start

An Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ secondary girls' school and Sixth Form in the culturally vibrant Inner London Borough of Hackney is seeking an intellectually rigorous, dynamic, and passionate Teacher of Sociology to join their exceptional Social Sciences faculty starting in January. This is a stellar opportunity for a subject specialist, whether an experienced educator looking for a top-tier single-sex academic environment or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), to empower young women to critically analyze social structures, question contemporary inequality, and engage in high-level empirical debate.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Sociology, you will guide curious minds through the critical evaluation of human behavior, social policy, and institutional dynamics. Joining the team for the spring term, you will deliver engaging, high-rigor lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE Sociology) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Sociology), scaffolding foundational theories such as Functionalism, Marxism, Feminism, and Postmodernism, while leading deep discussions on Education, Crime and Deviance, Families and Households, and Social Stratification.

• Start Date: January

• Environment: A flagship Inner London girls' school celebrated for top-tier academic progress, exceptional Sixth Form outcomes, and a strong culture of female empowerment and social action

• Culture: A collaborative, thought-provoking, and well-resourced department with rich academic materials, experienced subject mentors, and forward-thinking leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically challenging, engaging Sociology lessons across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 that nurture sharp analytical skills, research literacy, and structured essay writing.

• Prepare Sixth Form and GCSE students thoroughly for national examinations through data-driven progress tracking, targeted exam coaching, and regular diagnostic feedback routines.

• Connect sociological concepts directly to contemporary global issues, media, and local East London community contexts to foster deep cultural literacy and critical awareness.

• Track, assess, and monitor pupil progress, delivering strategic interventions to stretch high-aspiring scholars while providing dedicated support for developing learners.

• Contribute positively to departmental enrichment, including youth social action initiatives, sociological debate clubs, university masterclasses, and guest speaker seminars.

Requirements

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

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

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding Sociology teaching across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (A-Level experience is highly desirable).

• Thorough knowledge of national Sociology examination board specifications (e.g., AQA, OCR, Eduqas).

• Superior classroom presence, inspiring questioning techniques, and an infectious passion for sociological research and student-led debate.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Inner London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Key Stage 5 coordination or social research projects.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured onboarding for a seamless January transition, and access to staff health and wellbeing schemes.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious, engaging Sociology specialist ready to inspire the next generation of thinkers and changemakers at an Outstanding school in Hackney starting this January, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.