Teacher of Sociology and RE Full-Time, Permanent Salary: M1 - UPS3, £32,916 - £51,048 Starting Date - September 2026 The West Bridgford School has an opportunity for an enthusiastic Teacher of Sociology and RE to join our thriving Social Science Department. The person we are seeking will be: Completely aligned with our values and ethos. We believe in working together with families and the local community to create an educational culture of life-long learning based on academic excellence, social awareness and independent thought. Able to foster a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for all students. Able to teach Sociology at KS4 and KS5 and KS3 RE in a challenging and inspiring way, skilled in the use of technology to enhance learning, and fully committed to helping students achieve the highest standards of academic success. Passionate about social issues, critical thinking and developing students’ understanding of society, identity, inequality and social change. Enthusiastic about ongoing CPD and excited to fully engage with our dynamic model for Professional Growth. We would welcome applications from both ECTs and more experienced colleagues. A Sociology and RE specialist (with the ability to contribute to other Social Science subjects considered an advantage). We are offering: Excellent professional development opportunities through our whole-school commitment to producing the very best Teaching & Learning using Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction. Experienced ECT mentors and strong departmental support, with a proven track record of developing early career teachers. The opportunity to work within a highly collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking Social Science Department. The chance to teach motivated, engaged students with a genuine desire to succeed. Opportunities to contribute to enrichment, intervention, careers education, trips and wider departmental development. Please state your preferred start date on the application form. On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position. If you would like further information and require an informal conversation or visit, please telephone or email our school office via 0115 974 4488 or adminoffice@wbs.school The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Closing date for applications is 12:00PM on Thursday 26th February 2026. Interviews to be held shortly after closing date.