Full job descriptionSocial Sciences Teacher (GCSE & A-Level)
*Location: Peterborough
*Pay Rate:£150 – £245 per day (or main/upper pay scale equivalent for contract/permanent posts)
*Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term contract
*Start Date:January 2027
About the Role
We are an established education recruitment agency seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Social Sciences Teacher on behalf our client. This full-time position is scheduled to start in January 2027 and requires an educator capable of delivering high-quality, engaging lessons across both Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching GCSE and GCE A-Level Social Sciences, with a particular focus on the college’s popular Sociology and Psychology curriculum. You will join a dedicated department focused on fostering critical thinking, examining contemporary social structures and encouraging academic ambition in a collaborative secondary environment.
Key Responsibilities
*Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver comprehensive, high-quality lessons for GCSE and A-Level cohorts in line with exam board specifications.
*Student Progression: Support and stretch learners as they develop critical writing, evaluation, and research skills required for advanced social science study.
*Assessment & Tracking: Monitor student performance, provide constructive feedback, and prepare Year 11 and Year 13 classes for external examinations.
*Classroom Management: Maintain a focused, positive, and inclusive learning environment that aligns with the college’s community ethos.
Requirements & Safer Recruitment
As an agency, we are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will undergo strict safer recruitment checks prior to assignment.
*Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS in the UK, with a degree specialism in Sociology, Psychology or a related Social Science field.
*Experience: Proven track record of successfully teaching Social Sciences up to Key Stage 5 (A-Level).
*Compliance Checks: You must possess or be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service, provide a minimum of two professional references covering the last 2 years and pass all standard right-to-work and barred list checks.
What We Offer
*Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE.
*The opportunity to teach within a dedicated Sixth Form environment.
*Ongoing professional development opportunities and supportive agency representation.
To Apply
Please click apply now to submit your CV, and a member of our education recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application.