Teacher of Psychology and Sociology

Teacher of Psyhology and Sociology

September 2026

Permanent Contract

Enfield

£41,935 to £56,154 per year

Are you an experienced Psychology and Sociology teacher looking to join a high achieveing and inclusive secondary school? 

Can you deliver engaging and challenging lessons across KS4 and KS5, supporting students to achieve their full potential?

Do you have the subject knowledge, ambition and leadership skills to contribute to an already successful department? 

A high achieving and inclusive secondary school in Enfield is looking to appoint a Teacher of Psychology and Sociology on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be joining a collaborative department that values innovation, high standards and strong relationships with students. The department has an excellent track record, consistently achieving outstanding results across key stage 4 and key stage 5.

In this role, you will teach Psychology KS4 and KS5 and Sociology across KS5, delivering the AQA syllabus for both subjects. This permanent teaching role is suited to a confident subject specialist who can inspire learners, maintain high expectations and contribute to the continued success of both subjects. The school benefits from local trust partnerships and a strong Christian ethos to support the academic and personal development of its students. 

To be considered for this role, you will:

Hold QTS and a relevant degree in Psychology, Sociology or a closely related subject
Have strong experience teaching Psychology and Sociology across KS4 and KS5
Demonstrate secure knowledge of the AQA GCSE and A level specifications
Be able to deliver engaging, challenging lessons that support excellent student outcomes
Show the ability to contribute positively to a successful department
Hold UK Right to Work and demonstrate high standards of professionalism
By engaging with TeacherActive for your next permanent role, you will gain:

A dedicated permanent recruitment consultant offering individualised, expert support
Access to all permanent teaching staff benefits provided by the hiring school, including the Teacher Pension Scheme
Access to a range of schools and roles across our national school network
Continuous professional development through our free online portal, My-Progression, with new videos added each week
Access to our referral scheme which allows you to earn a £100 bonus for each successful referral, in line with our terms and conditions
The security of partnering with a well-established education company with a proven record of service since 2004
If you’re interested in being considered for this role, please click APPLY NOW.

This role closes on 10th July. 

Vacancy contact:

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