Job Description

Sociology Teacher – Coventry – ASAP

** Location: Coventry

** School: All-Through School

** Subject Specialism: Sociology

** Start: ASAP

** Hours: Full-time

** Contract: Long Term

** Pay rate: £150-£260

Twenty4Seven Education is seeking a full-time qualified, knowledgeable and dedicated Teacher for an innovative ’Good’ Ofsted-rated All-Through School in Coventry. This exciting new long-term role is to start ASAP teaching KS4 pupils Sociology (AQA).

Do you have a passion for encouraging students to understand the sociological approach, social structures, social processes and social issues? Do you want to develop their critical thinking, analysis and debating skills to understand families, education and crime? Are you able to encourage students to enhance their investigational skills using sociological research methods? Apply today!

We welcome applications from inspirational Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers looking for a new challenge.

Key Responsibilities:

* Have regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ well-being following statutory provisions

* Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

* Plan and teach well-structured differentiated lessons in line with AQA course scheme of work and the school's curriculum policy

* Use a variety of delivery methods that will stimulate learning appropriate to student needs and demands of the syllabus

* Assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students

* Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment following the school’s behaviour policy

* Take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues

* Communicate effectively with parents and other professionals about pupils’ achievements and well-being

Must have:

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

* Right to work in the UK

* Satisfactory references covering the last 2 years

* Enhanced DBS Certificate (Child Workforce) on the Update Service or willing to pay and apply for a new one (Twenty4Seven Education can assist you with this process)

* Experience teaching within an educational setting or similar

* Excellent Sociology subject knowledge

* Read the DfE ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ (2024) document

* Excellent classroom management

* Good Literacy, Numeracy and IT skills

The Benefits of Twenty4Seven Education:

* T4S is an accredited REC member

* 24/7 support from your designated dedicated and friendly consultant

* Competitive pay rates

* Recommend-a-Friend Scheme

* Opportunities for further professional training from our Education Support at Twenty4Seven Education

* FREE safeguarding training

Twenty4Seven Education is dedicated to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect every candidate to share this commitment. Assignments are subject to safeguarding and child protection screening in line with DfE policies, including right to work, employment references and Enhanced DBS checks. Full assistance will be provided