Teacher of Criminology and/or Sociology
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7AU6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 August 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Sociology
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Full time, Monday to Friday, but some flexibility may be considered
Contract type
- Fixed term - To July 31 2026
Pay scale
- SFCA Pay Scale Pts 1-9
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teacher – A Level Sociology and/or Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology
Permanent, Full Time (or possible part-time hours available)
SFCA Teaching Pay Scale Pts.1-9, £32,178 – £49,725 per annum
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College’s popularity and success are built upon our commitment to provide our students with the best possible learning experience and the highest standards of support and guidance. We are proud of our dedicated staff and our vibrant student community, as evidenced by our recent Ofsted Inspection, which rated the College as “Outstanding” for Overall Effectiveness and in all other areas, with no recommendations for improvement.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to join our team of specialists, teaching either A Level Sociology (AQA) or Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology. The post has arisen due to the popularity of our Criminology and Sociology courses, and the successful candidate will have the potential to teach one or both subjects. You will join large, supportive teams with access to fully planned and resourced teaching, learning, and assessment materials. The post is offered on a full-time basis, but some flexibility could be considered.
Teachers in the College have very high expectations of both themselves and students, and the College is committed to developing a wide range of teaching for learning strategies. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and highly effective teacher who is committed to securing the best outcomes for students and maintaining up to date knowledge of developments in their field.
The College is committed to safeguarding our students and an enhanced DBS check is required for all posts. The College will also make an online check on all shortlisted candidates. The College values diversity and actively promotes equality of opportunity. As a disability symbol employer, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.
What the school offers its staff
- High quality CPD to ensure your continuous personal and professional development
- A health cash plan providing help with dental and optical care amongst other benefits
- Telephone helpline, GP appointments and counselling
- Cycle to Work, Home and Tech schemes, providing cost effective funding plans
- Marking Days, Wellbeing Week and good work-life balance initiatives
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service.
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.
Applying for the job
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About Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
- School type
- Academy, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth_form_or_college
- School size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College website
- Email address
- csalt@qeliz.ac.uk
- Phone number
- 01325 461315
Inspiring generations of young people to achieve their careers and personal aspirations, Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is proud to provide a high quality and vibrant education for 16-19 year olds across Darlington, County Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire. As part of our team, we will ensure that you will benefit from a dynamic, ambitious and supportive atmosphere where you are respected as a professional and empowered to achieve your individual goals.
In our latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, QE was awarded the following judgements, with no recommendations for improvement:
Overall effectiveness – Outstanding
The quality of education – Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes – Outstanding
Personal development – Outstanding
Leadership and management – Outstanding
Education programmes for young people – Outstanding
Provision for learners with high needs - Outstanding
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