Teacher of Sociology
Posted 3 hours 11 minutes ago by Suffolk County Council
- One Sixth Form College
- Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3SU
- Salary: MPR / UPR
- Hours: 1 FTE (Full Time)
- Contract: Permanent, required to start September 2026
- Reference: 8818
One Sixth Form College are seeking to appoint an inspiring and committed Teacher of Sociology to join our high-performing team at an Ofsted Outstanding school. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and ambitious environment, where excellence in teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do.
You will play a key role in maximising student achievement across the Eastern Education Group, delivering engaging and high-quality learning experiences that enable students to thrive and succeed. You will be responsible for the planning, delivery and assessment of Sociology, ensuring all teaching, marking and assessment meet Awarding Body and Quality Assurance requirements.
You will contribute to the development of an innovative and responsive curriculum, maintaining schemes of work, lesson plans, individual learning plans and course documentation. As part of an excellent and collaborative team, you will actively engage in curriculum development, team and centre meetings, as well as wider events such as open evenings and parents' evenings.
The role also involves working closely with curriculum leaders, progress tutors, support staff and external partners to support student recruitment, induction, monitoring and review. You will track and evaluate student progress, contribute to functional skills delivery, and support effective planning, performance monitoring and operational development. A strong commitment to continuous professional development and teamwork is essential.
Benefits- Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
- Family friendly policies and flexible working
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Free parking
- Canteen
- Company events
- Access to various memberships and discount schemes
- Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
- Funded subject course development for your role
- Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
- Career progression opportunities
The group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
Contact InformationPlease contact the recruitment team by email: .
How to ApplyPlease complete your application by visiting Eastern Education Group's Recruitment Portal.
Closing Date1pm, 25 May 2026
We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date; early applications are encouraged.