Teacher of Sociology or Criminology - ECTs encouraged to apply

Mayflower High School, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0RT

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 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: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between TMS1 £34,398 and UPS3 £52,490

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a suitably qualified teacher to contribute to the continued success of our well-resourced Sociology Department. The successful candidate will teach Sociology or Criminology to A Level. The post is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher.

We would encourage applications from ECTs looking to secure a good, supportive school to complete their ECT journey, or someone early on in their career.

What the school offers its staff

Teachers Pension Scheme

Outer Fringe Pay Scale

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff development, at all levels, is very important with an extensive programme of professional development which offers a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential.

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.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Commitment to safeguarding

Mayflower High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references. An online check will be carried out on shortlisted applicants.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teacher Generic - Sociology.doc - 37 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Generic Person Spec - Sociology.doc - 32.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Mayflower High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1620 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Mayflower High School website
• Email address: applications@mayflowerhigh.essex.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01277 623171
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mayflower-high-school-billericay

Mayflower High School is a happy, thriving and inclusive 11-18 comprehensive school which provides all students the opportunities with which to succeed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references. An online check will be carried out on shortlisted applicants.

Arranging a visit to Mayflower High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@mayflowerhigh.essex.sch.uk.

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