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  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    30 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    22 May 2025

Job details

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Subject

Sociology

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£36,413.00 - £53,994.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS

Teacher of Sociology job summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic school where all can thrive. We are extremely proud of our Outstanding Ofsted ratings where ‘students are exceptionally proud ambassadors for their school’. We value our staff and want to develop them to the full in a supportive environment. We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for Sociology, is hard-working, flexible, innovative and will enjoy working collaboratively to secure the best possible outcomes for students.

Sociology is one of the most popular options amongst pupils at the college at both KS4 and KS5. The successful candidate will be joining a team of teachers that have taught the Sociology for a number of years and have a strong sense of commitment and passion for the subject. The social sciences department has worked hard to remodel the curriculum for KS4 and KS5 Sociology to support the continued success of our pupils and the successful applicant will contribute to the continued success of the department in improving curriculum access. The department has embedded Rosenshine’s principles into the core of its practice and encourages insightful discussions on all topics that the social sciences explore in order to support the development of curious and empathetic students. 

The social sciences department consistently produces strong results with 50% of KS4 students obtaining 7-9 and 75% gaining 5-9 with a 0.87 P8 score in 2024. At KS5 our sociology results are also positive with an L3VA score of 0.48. A successful candidate will support in the development of the Sociology curriculum across KS4 and KS5 to ensure our students have the best opportunities to succeed in their education, offering their expertise and passion for the subject. 

St Ignatius College is:

A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the academic, spiritual and personal development of each individual: the formation of the whole person

  • A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued

  • A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support”

  • A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed

  • Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

The successful candidate will:

Be an outstanding practitioner

  • Believe in the right of every student to succeed

  • Have the energy to inspire, motivate and challenge students

  • Have excellent interpersonal skills and be a real team player

  • Be committed to developing a knowledge rich curriculum and implementing Rosenshine's principles of instruction.

  • Be well qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated

  • Support our Catholic ethos and contribute to our core vision and values


    What we offer:

An experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other

  • Paid Personal/Well-being Day

  • A highly organized, energetic and well-equipped department where students flourish and are enthusiastic about the subject

  • Opportunities for professional development and curriculum planning during the school day through a comprehensive CPD programme, Teaching and Learning team, support with becoming an examiner, ELKLAN training, Leadership Programmes

  • Cycle scheme

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking, free refreshments, a swimming pool and sports facilities

We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The successful applicant will be committed to the distinct Jesuit ethos of the College. St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.

If you would like to join this hard-working, able, and effective team we would love to hear from you. Please apply via our website or My New Term.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.   

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About St Ignatius College

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1064 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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St Ignatius College is:

• A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the spiritual, personal and academic development of each individual: the formation of the whole person

• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued

• A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’

• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed

• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

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