Job Description
Position: Social Sciences Teacher (Psychology / Sociology / Criminology)Location: North LondonStart Date: September 2026Contract: Permanent / Full-TimeSalary: MPS/UPS (London weighting applied)
An ambitious and inclusive secondary school in North London is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Social Sciences Teacher to join its expanding Humanities team. This role is ideal for educators who are passionate about helping students understand society, behaviour, and the world around them.
The Role
* Teach Social Sciences at KS4 and/or KS5
* Subjects may include Psychology, Sociology, and/or Criminology
* Plan creative and engaging lessons that promote critical thinking
* Assess student progress and provide targeted feedback
* Contribute to extracurricular activities and enrichment programmes
The Ideal Candidate
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
* Strong subject knowledge in one or more Social Science disciplines
* Experience teaching GCSE and/or A-Level (desirable)
* High expectations for student achievement and behaviour
* Committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing
What the School Offers
* A supportive and well-resourced department
* Excellent professional development opportunities
* Modern facilities and strong A-Level uptake
* A diverse, inclusive school community in North London
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a thriving and progressive school environment.
Applications are encouraged early as interviews may be held on a rolling basis.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.