Psychology & Sociology Teacher – High-Achieving Secondary Academy In Saint Albans

Are you an articulate, academically passionate Social Sciences specialist looking to join an outstanding post-16 provision and deliver intellectually stimulating Psychology and Sociology lessons across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5?

• High-achieving, oversubscribed 11 to 18 secondary academy in Saint Albans

• Teacher of Psychology & Sociology (Key Stage 4 GCSE and Key Stage 5 A-Level Specialist)

• Full-time, permanent position | September start

Our client is seeking a dynamic, dedicated Social Sciences Teacher to join their thriving humanities and social sciences faculty from September. In this full-time post, you will deliver engaging, high-level instruction across GCSE Sociology, A-Level Psychology (AQA specification), and A-Level Sociology.

You will guide pupils through psychological research methods, neurobiology, cognitive frameworks, sociological theories, and contemporary social policy analysis. The department benefits from modern digital classrooms, extensive research journals, dedicated seminar spaces, and a highly collaborative team of subject specialists.

This prestigious academy in Hertfordshire is widely recognized for its exceptional Sixth Form outcomes, university progression statistics, and respectful student culture. Senior leadership actively supports staff development, offering generous planning allocations, transparent pay scale progression, and clear pathways into pastoral or academic leadership.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)

• Honors degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related Social Sciences discipline

• Demonstrated track record (or strong potential) for delivering outstanding A-Level and GCSE exam outcomes

• Passion for fostering analytical depth, academic research skills, and critical social awareness