Teacher of Sociology

Knole Academy, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LE

33 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  16 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Sociology
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Sociology job summary

MPS + Fringe Allowance

September 2026

Part time - 4 days per week

Recruitment allowance of £1,600 will be paid to direct applicants

Knole Academy in Sevenoaks is looking for a well-qualified, enthusiastic professional to teach up to KS5 in an all ability mixed academy with excellent resources to commence in September 2026.

This is role would suit an ECT looking for good mentoring and support or an experienced teacher working within this friendly and organised department.

Our academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required. Staff well-being is a focus of the academy and our staff benefit from free onsite gym membership, access to a well-being EAP, plenty of onsite parking, Teachers’ Pension scheme plus a well maintained and resourced working environment with consideration of maintaining an effective work life balance.

If you would like to join our team please apply via Mynewterm https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136128.

Closing date: Applications will be considered upon receipt so this vacancy may be withdrawn once a suitable candidate has been appointed

Interviews: To be advised

Creativity in Learning

Confidence to Achieve

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

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.

About Knole Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1410 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Knole Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knole-academy

A mixed ability secondary school in Sevenoaks.

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