Social Science Teacher (Psychology, Sociology, HSC) – One of Tauntons Best Schools
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12 days ago
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Job Summary
Our client is looking for a Social Science Teacher (Psychology Sociology Health & Social Care) to work within a highly regarded mixed secondary school based in Taunton. This is a permanent position to start from January 2026.
Social Science Teacher required to work on a full-time basis
Outstanding school in Taunton
Excellent Social Science Teacher to join a highly successful and well-resourced department
Our client is seeking a talented and passionate Social Science Teacher to teach across KS4 and KS5 contributing to curriculum development student achievement and departmental success. The successful Social Science Teacher will be joining a well-resourced and high-achieving department known for its collaborative team ethos and commitment to outstanding teaching and learning.
This is an excellent opportunity to teach within one of the best schools in the region where students are ambitious behaviour is exemplary and teachers are well supported. To be considered for this opportunity please forward an updated CV as soon as possible.
Experience and Qualifications
Social Science Teacher with the ability to teach across KS4 and KS5
Be an enthusiastic inspiring and reflective classroom practitioner
Have excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Psychology Sociology and Health & Social Care
A formal teaching qualification with QTS (i.e. PGCE)
Legal ability to work within the UK
School Information
This is an outstanding mixed secondary school based in Taunton with a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and a vibrant sixth form. With over 1600 students on roll the school consistently achieves results well above the national 2024 85% of students achieved grades 94 across the Social Sciences with exceptional A-Level outcomes and strong progression to top universities to study Psychology Sociology Nursing and related fields. The school is oversubscribed annually reflecting its success and popularity within the local community.
The school was judged Outstanding in its most recent Ofsted inspection and prides itself on fostering a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement. With modern classrooms interactive learning technology and state-of-the-art facilities the school offers an inspiring environment for both students and teachers. The Social Science Department runs a range of enrichment activities including debate societies psychology research projects healthcare career workshops and university partnership events providing an exciting and supportive workplace for an ambitious teacher.
Over 85% of students achieved grades 94 across the Social Sciences
Consistently above-average GCSE and A-Level results in Psychology Sociology and HSC
High level of pupil behaviour and engagement
Exceptional facilities and resources including modern classrooms and dedicated sixth form suites
Application Social Science Teacher
To be considered for this Social Science Teacher (Psychology Sociology HSC) position please forward an updated CV as soon as possible.
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Communication skills
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Tutoring
- Word Processing
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