Position: Sociology Teacher
Location: Leicestershire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS4–KS5

Sociology Teacher | Faith Secondary School in Leicestershire

A welcoming Faith Secondary School in Leicestershire is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Sociology Teacher to join its successful Humanities and Social Sciences department from September. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about Sociology and enjoys encouraging students to question, analyse, and understand the social world around them.

The school combines high academic expectations with a strong sense of community, providing students with a supportive environment in which they can develop academically and personally. Staff benefit from collaborative working, supportive leadership, and opportunities for professional development.

The Role

The successful Sociology Teacher will teach Sociology across KS4 and KS5, delivering engaging lessons that encourage students to explore the structures, relationships, and institutions that shape society.

You will cover key areas such as families and households, education, crime and deviance, social stratification, research methods, media, and contemporary social issues. Students will be encouraged to examine sociological theories, evaluate evidence, interpret research, and develop well-reasoned arguments.

The successful candidate will bring current examples and relevant social issues into lessons, helping students understand how sociological concepts can be applied beyond the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Sociology across KS4 and KS5

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging, and thought-provoking lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations

• Develop students' analytical, evaluative, and research skills

• Encourage students to engage critically with sociological theories and evidence

• Assess student progress and provide high-quality feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support Sociology enrichment activities and wider school initiatives

• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management

The School Environment

This Faith Secondary School in Leicestershire offers a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential while developing respect, confidence, and independence.

The Humanities and Social Sciences department is collaborative and committed to providing students with an engaging curriculum that encourages critical thinking. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced colleagues and benefit from supportive leadership and opportunities to develop their teaching practice.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Sociology at secondary level

• Strong knowledge of GCSE Sociology

• Excellent subject knowledge and communication skills

• Strong classroom management abilities

• Ability to encourage discussion, analysis, and independent thinking

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Sociology

• Experience preparing students for GCSE and A-Level examinations

• Strong understanding of sociological research methods and theories

• Experience supporting Sociology or Humanities enrichment activities

• A degree or relevant academic background in Sociology or a related subject

• A passion for contemporary social issues and academic debate

How to Apply

To be considered for this Sociology Teacher position at a Faith Secondary School in Leicestershire, please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.