Teacher of Criminology or Sociology
Thomas Gainsborough School, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0NH55 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September or January
Closing date
9 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Sociology
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- MPR 1 to UPR 3 (fte £32,916 - £51,048)
Additional allowances
n/a
Teacher of Criminology or Sociology job summary
Thomas Gainsborough School
Teacher of Criminology or Sociology
Contract: Part time, 1 or 2 days (0.2 – 0.4 fte) permanent
Start date: September 2026 to January 2027
Salary: Main Pay Range 1 up to Upper Pay Range 3, also suitable for an Early Career Teacher Responsible to: Head of Subject
Join a team delivering “Excellence: for each, for all” At Thomas Gainsborough School, our mission is simple and ambitious: excellence for every individual and for our whole community.
We provide a personalised, aspirational and inclusive education that builds character, raises aspirations and nurtures a love of learning.
Following sustained growth and consistently strong outcomes, we are seeking a Sixth Form Teacher of Criminology or Sociology as part of our talented and collaborative humanities team.
As well as teaching criminology you may also be able to teach a second subject.
This post would suit someone with experience in teaching or instructing at post-16. It is also suitable for ECTs with experience in a related subject.
Candidates with experience of Key Stage 4 social sciences would also be considered.
Why Criminology, Humanities and Social Sciences at TGS?
Highly experienced team around you including teachers of law & sociology.
Curriculum from KS3 to A level:
with criminology being a popular choice in our thriving Sixth Form of over 250 students. Culture, Character, Currency:
Our curriculum and wider offer broaden horizons, build resilience and secure academic excellence—so students not only dream, but achieve. Expert leadership around you:
Dedicated support from other subject leaders and an experienced Assistant Headteacher, within a well-resourced faculty and an award-winning building designed for modern learning, with teachers and Sixth Form student each having iPads to support learning.
Professional development: focused and dedicated time with other professionals to help develop your skills at every stage of your career.
The role You will:
Deliver excellent, engaging and well-constructed lessons, which are research informed. Drive ambition of our students, through your teaching and role of form tutor, and develop character and intellectual curiosity, while securing the currency students need for future success.
Be part of coaching & training programmes and develop all colleagues so that great teaching is the norm and outcomes are consistently excellent.
Champion our values - Respect, Resilience, Honesty, Happiness, Confidence and Positivity - in the classroom and across the team.
About you A well-qualified social sciences teacher.
An appetite to continue to grow and develop as a teacher.
A confident communicator who builds strong relationships with students, staff and families, and aligns naturally with our mission of “Excellence: for each, for all.”
What we offer:
A high-performing, truly comprehensive school that places students at the heart of the curriculum.
Investment in professional development and career progression; a supportive, collegiate culture; and well-resourced classrooms.
Staff wellbeing at the forefront, including a two-week autumn half-term, salary-sacrifice schemes (transport and local nursery), and access to an on-site gym and swimming pool with discounted membership.
How to apply To learn more or arrange a visit, please contact Jess Wood at jwood@tgschool.net or call 01787 375232 and ask for Mrs Mel Griss (HR Manager).
Application details and further information about our school are available at www.tgschool.net
Safeguarding Thomas Gainsborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and other relevant pre-employment checks.
Closing date: Wednesday 9th September 2026
Interviews: On application
Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.
In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.
We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Thomas Gainsborough School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1603 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Thomas Gainsborough School invests in high quality professional development and provides a range of employee benefits. We are closely linked to the Unity Research School and lead the way in many local and national initiatives including being an EdTech Demonstrator School and being an ArtsMark platinum school. We provide excellent support care and support for our staff and students. There are Lead Practitioners to support colleagues in continually improving their practice. As a large, successful and popular school their are opportunites for colleagues to develop at every stage of their career.
In September 2015 the school moved into an award-winning new building, where subjects are taught in specialist rooms either in our Sixth Form block or alongside other History classrooms. The team is very supportive and expectations for students are high.
Thomas Gainsborough School is a consistently high performing, well resourced, and truly comprehensive school, with a firm belief in excellence for each and every student, placing students at the heart of their curriculum. You can find out more about the school at www.tgschool.net
The school continues to invest in high quality professional development and provides a range of employee benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for any teacher to develop their practice and continue their career progression.
The school is located just south of Sudbury in Suffolk and is within easy reach of Colchester, Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds. There are also many delightful and affordable villages in the surrounding area, which also make travelling to London, Cambridge and Norwich a possibility.
Many of our staff work flexibly in different ways including part-time working. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours of flexible start and end times. Please talk to us at the interview stage about the flexibility you would like and we will explore what’s possible for specific roles.
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