Teacher of Sociology

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 9HJ

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Sociology
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 01 September 2026 to 31 August 2027
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 and £51,048.00
• Pay scale: M1 to UPR3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a committed and reflective practitioner to teach Sociology across Key Stages4 and 5as part of our highly successful subject team. The successful candidate will work with the Subject Leader to maximise learning and progress for all students. The Sociology department is a well-resourced, enthusiastic and experienced team of two. Uptake of the subject at KS4 and KS5 is excellent, and staff are passionate about their subject, working hard to improve outcomes for all learners.

What the school offers its staff

Please see attached Recruitment Pack

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Recruitment Pack Sociology Temp 0.4fte .pdf - 436 KB (opens in new tab)

About Handsworth Grange Community Sports College

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 992 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Handsworth Grange Community Sports College website
• Email address: lbooth@central-mlt.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/handsworth-grange-community-sports-college

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College is an Ofsted rated Outstanding School. We are above average nationally for pupil progress. We have been nationally recognised for our work with Pupil Premium. We regard all staff and pupils as part of our family and whilst we have really high expectations of everyone we try to maintain a caring and supportive ethos. We are really proud of all the successes achieved by our pupils and staff, both in school and in the wider community. We strongly believe in work life balance and we work with our staff to reduce excessive bureaucracy and marking.

Arranging a visit to Handsworth Grange Community Sports College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lbooth@central-mlt.co.uk.

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