Sociology Teacher

Secondary School Sociology Teacher

Location:

Hertfordshire

Contract:

Full-time, Long-term Temporary

Start Date:

8 September 2026
Salary: £40,372–£59,864 per annum (M1–UPS3)
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About the Role

Teach Now is recruiting a thoughtful and academically ambitious Sociology Teacher for a secondary school in Hertfordshire.

This opportunity would suit a teacher who enjoys encouraging students to question assumptions, evaluate evidence and understand the social forces that shape contemporary life.

The successful candidate will primarily teach Sociology at KS4 and/or KS5, depending on the school timetable and their experience. You will support students in developing confident essay-writing, evaluation and research skills while preparing examination groups thoroughly for their assessments.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging Sociology lessons.

Develop students’ ability to analyse theories, evidence and contemporary social issues.

Strengthen academic writing and extended-response skills.

Prepare GCSE and/or A-Level students for external examinations.

Use assessment effectively to identify areas for improvement.

Provide clear feedback that helps students develop stronger arguments.

Encourage respectful and thoughtful classroom discussion.

Contribute to the wider Humanities or Social Sciences department.

Requirements

QTS.

Degree in Sociology or a closely related Social Science subject.

Experience teaching Sociology within a secondary or sixth-form setting.

Strong knowledge of GCSE and/or A-Level Sociology.

Excellent subject knowledge and academic literacy.

Ability to facilitate sensitive discussions appropriately and professionally.

Strong classroom-management skills.

The School Can Offer

Motivated students with an interest in the Social Sciences.

Supportive departmental colleagues.

Established curriculum resources.

Opportunities to contribute to sixth-form or wider enrichment.

A professional environment with a strong focus on academic progress.

Salary will be determined according to experience, qualifications and position on the appropriate pay scale.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance