Sociology Teacher - #2128819

Long-Term Sociology Teacher | Secondary School | Bristol | First-Term Contract

Location: Bristol
Start date: To be confirmed
Role: Sociology Teacher
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Duration: First term, with potential to continue
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience and qualifications
Planning and marking: Included for the first term

Are you a passionate and committed Sociology Teacher looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity in Bristol?

Monarch Education are working with a supportive secondary school in Bristol that is seeking a confident Sociology specialist to join its Social Sciences team for the first term. This full-time role offers the consistency to build positive relationships with pupils, contribute to their progress and become a valued member of the school community.

The role
You will deliver engaging Sociology lessons, primarily across Key Stages 4 and 5, helping pupils develop their knowledge of society, culture, identity, inequality, crime and research methods. You will take responsibility for planning and marking throughout the first term, following the school's schemes of work, examination specifications and assessment expectations. Depending on experience and the school timetable, there may also be opportunities to teach another Social Sciences subject.

You will be:
* Planning and delivering high-quality Sociology lessons across KS4 and KS5
* Marking work, assessing progress and providing constructive feedback
* Preparing pupils for GCSE and A-level assessments, where applicable
* Encouraging critical thinking, discussion and evidence-based analysis
* Adapting lessons to meet a range of abilities and learning needs
* Maintaining a calm, purposeful and well-managed classroom environment
* Using assessment information to inform future teaching
* Working collaboratively with the Social Sciences department and wider school team
* Following school policies, curriculum guidance and safeguarding procedures

We are looking for someone who is:
* A qualified teacher with QTS, or an experienced Sociology teacher with relevant UK classroom experience
* Confident teaching Sociology at secondary level, including examination classes
* Knowledgeable about the UK Sociology curriculum and current examination specifications
* Skilled in classroom and behaviour management
* Organised and able to manage planning, assessment and marking responsibilities
* Positive, reliable and committed to a long-term placement
* Able to inspire pupils of different abilities and backgrounds
* A strong communicator who works well as part of a team

Requirements:
* QTS or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification is desirable
* Strong subject knowledge in Sociology
* Experience teaching in a UK secondary school is preferred
* Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one
* Right to work in the UK
* Willingness to complete registration, compliance and safeguarding checks

Apply now
If you are looking for a long-term Sociology teaching role in a Bristol secondary school and are available to take on planning and marking for the first term, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• GCA Approved Supplier
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch ((url removed))

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities - Monarch

• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity means that any successful applicant's application will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.