Teacher of Psychology and Sociology
Abbeygate Sixth Form College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3YU17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 April 2026 at 8am
Date listed
31 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 1 FTE - Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Abbeygate Sixth Form,Bury St Edmunds
- 1 FTE-Permanent
- Commencing September 2026
- Salary: MPR/UPR
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Teacher of Psychology and Sociology to join an outstanding Sixth Form College, offering a collegiate and highly supportive working environment. At Abbeygate Sixth Form College, you will be part of a forward-thinking community committed to delivering a broad and ambitious curriculum that enables students to flourish, achieve excellent outcomes, and progress to leading universities or meaningful careers. Psychology is a popular and growing subject area, making this an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving and expanding department.
In this role, you will inspire and motivate students aged 16–19 to achieve their full potential through high-quality teaching, well-structured lessons, and effective assessment practices. You will plan and deliver engaging schemes of work, track student progress rigorously, and provide tailored support to ensure all learners succeed. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will contribute to a culture of high expectations, outstanding teaching, and continuous improvement, while also playing a key role in curriculum development and enrichment activities.
The successful candidate will be a committed and reflective practitioner with strong subject knowledge and a passion for post-16 education. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to use data to inform teaching and learning, and a dedication to supporting students of all abilities. In return, you will join a dynamic and ambitious college where professional development is valued, teamwork is central, and there are genuine opportunities to make a lasting impact on students’ lives.
What the school offers its staff
- Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
- Family friendly policies and flexible working
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Free parking
- Canteen
- Company events
- Access to various memberships and discount schemes
- Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
- Funded subject course development for your role
- Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
- Career progression opportunities
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
SAT is committed to Safeguarding. We aim to create the safest environment within which every student has the opportunity to achieve and progress.
Applying for the job
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View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Abbeygate Sixth Form College
- School type
- Free School, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth form or college
- School size
- 1114 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Abbeygate Sixth Form College website
- Email address
- recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
Abbeygate Sixth Form College is an amazing place to study. Our modern, safe, bright and spacious state of the art building has been designed and built for you. Every aspect of this incredible building has been designed specifically for our A Level students and we have industry standard facilities and resources in every subject area
Arranging a visit to Abbeygate Sixth Form College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.
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