📍 Sheffield
📅 Start: January 2027
📝 Contract: Permanent
⏰ Hours: Full-time
💷 Salary: M1–UPS3

Spark debate. Challenge perspectives. Inspire understanding.

A high-performing secondary school in Sheffield is looking for a Sociology Teacher to help pupils explore society, identity and the forces that shape people’s lives. If you enjoy encouraging thoughtful debate and helping young people question the world around them, this could be an excellent next step.

Why apply?

• Teach a subject that encourages curiosity, discussion and critical thinking.

• Help pupils explore social issues through evidence and different perspectives.

• Join a school committed to ambitious learning and strong outcomes.

• Take up a permanent role where your subject expertise can inspire pupils.

About the role

You will deliver engaging Sociology lessons across the relevant secondary year groups, supporting pupils to understand key sociological concepts, theories and research. You will develop their analytical writing, evaluation and discussion skills while monitoring progress and adapting teaching to meet learning needs.

What we’re looking for

• A qualified teacher with strong Sociology subject knowledge.

• The ability to lead thoughtful, evidence-informed classroom discussion.

• High expectations and effective classroom management.

• A commitment to inclusive teaching and pupil achievement.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 48 hours. All interviews are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.