Sociology Teacher
Teach Now
Sociology Teacher
Brent, North West London
£37,870 – £56,154 (M1 – UPS3)
Full-Time | Permanent | September 2026 Start
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary applies to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to UPS3.
An ambitious and forward-thinking secondary school in Brent is seeking a passionate Sociology Teacher to join its successful Humanities and Social Sciences department from September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated teacher to inspire students across KS4 and KS5, delivering engaging lessons that encourage critical thinking, debate and a deeper understanding of society and contemporary issues.
The school offers a supportive and collaborative environment with strong leadership, excellent behaviour systems and a genuine commitment to staff development and wellbeing.
The Role
The successful Sociology Teacher will:
• Deliver high-quality Sociology lessons across KS4 and KS5
• Plan engaging and thought-provoking lessons that challenge and inspire students
• Assess and monitor progress effectively to ensure strong student outcomes
• Create an inclusive and positive learning environment
• Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement and achievement
The Ideal Candidate Will:
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Have strong subject knowledge within Sociology
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Be passionate about raising attainment and student progress
• Have the ability to engage and challenge learners of all abilities
• Work effectively within a collaborative department team
What the School Offers
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
• A positive and collaborative staff culture
• Well-resourced classrooms and strong departmental support
• The opportunity to contribute to a growing and successful department
This role would suit both experienced teachers and ambitious ECTs looking to develop within a high-performing and supportive secondary school.
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.
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