Teacher of Sociology

Ebbsfleet Academy, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BZ

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  3 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Social sciences, Sociology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring educator with a passion for Sociology? Can you bring the subject to life and create a dynamic, inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive?If so, join the team at Ebbsfleet Academy as a Teacher of Sociology and become part of a highly successful, experienced, and supportive department.

What the school offers its staff

We have a strong team ethos and believe in working collaboratively—sharing ideas, supporting each other, and developing innovative teaching and learning strategies. This is an excellent opportunity to join an academy committed to providing high-quality professional development, training, and opportunities for career progression while contributing to the wider team.

Further details about the role

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JD for Teachers.pdf - 132 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ebbsfleet Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 826 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Ebbsfleet Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-ebbsfleet-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Ebbsfleet Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.

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