Social Sciences Teacher

Lift Aylward, London, N18 1NB

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  30 March 2026 at 2:49pm

• Date listed

  2 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34398 - £52490 per annum

Social Sciences Teacher job summary

Salary: MPR / UPR (Outer London weighting) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Fixed term (August 2027)

Start date: September 2026

Are you committed to understanding people, behaviour and society?

Do you want to teach ambitious sixth form students who are curious about the world and ready to challenge ideas?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teacher of Sociology and Psychology (Key Stage 5) to join our thriving post-16 provision. This is an exciting opportunity to shape young minds, deliver engaging lessons, and help students achieve outstanding outcomes as they prepare for university, apprenticeships and future careers.

You will:

* Teach Sociology and Psychology at KS5
* Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire deep thinking
* Track progress and provide targeted support to maximise student achievement
* Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities
* Play an active role in our supportive sixth form and wider school community

We're looking for someone who:

* Has excellent subject knowledge in Sociology and/or Psychology
* Holds QTS
* Has experience teaching KS5 or a motivation for post-16 teaching
* Builds positive relationships and high expectations for all learners
* Is reflective, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement

About Lift Aylward

Located in the heart of Edmonton, North London, Lift Aylward is a vibrant 11-18 learning community of over 1,000 students, including a thriving and ambitious sixth form. We're proud to serve a richly diverse community where many of our students speak English as an additional language and bring a wealth of cultural perspectives to school life. Our inclusive ethos ensures that every young person, whatever their starting point, has the opportunity to achieve and thrive. In our latest Ofsted inspection (December 2025) Lift Aylward was recognised for its strong inclusive culture, with inspectors commenting that "inclusion leaders and staff are highly skilled" and provide tailored support so every pupil can succeed.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

The role is due to commence September 2026. This is a full time, fixed term position (August 2027).

Closing date: 1 April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Lift Aylward

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1401 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lift Aylward website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aylward-academy

Lift Aylward, is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school in Edmonton, the London Borough of Enfield, serving a truly multi-cultural community, where every student is valued and treated as an individual. Our unwavering standards have seen the school become the school of choice for both the local and surrounding areas.

At Lift Aylward, we believe every young person has the potential to lead a long, happy, and successful life that leaves a positive legacy. Our mission is clear: to provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

Our intentional culture – The Aylward Way – is grounded in our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Kindness, and Self-Control, which are taught, modelled, and celebrated throughout daily school life.

Our curriculum is built around three pillars:

- A knowledge-rich academic curriculum grounded in cognitive science
- A character curriculum that supports spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development
- The Aylward Entitlement, an enrichment programme designed to build cultural and social capital

We set the highest expectations for ourselves and our students because we believe every child has the right to succeed. Through shared values and a culture of ambition, equity, and belonging, we empower our students to thrive and leave a positive legacy.

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