Teacher of Psychology and Sociology

• New Skill Centre SEN School
• Address: Wolsey House Nacton Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9QR
• Salary: 43000 per annum (pay review pending)
• Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week 8.30am 4.30pm
• Contract: Permanent required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0704

New Skill Centre are seeking a Teacher of Psychology and Sociology who can deliver GCSE level education to pupils aged 16 - 19. You will need to possess qualified teacher status.

We welcome applications from newly qualified and experienced teachers. You must have a passion for wanting to help transform the lives of young people and be part of a growing vibrant successful and experienced staff team.

The New Skill Centre is an Independent Special School catering for the needs of young people aged 11 to 19 years old who are academically capable of achieving GCSES and other level 1 and 2 qualifications. All our students are gentle by nature and have an EHCP with identified SEND needs. Class sizes typically consist of 4 - 6 students with experienced HLTAs in support. The applicant will have experience or willingness to develop knowledge of SEND and the ability to adapt teaching practice to meet individual needs of all students.

This is an opportunity to reaffirm the positivity of teaching and the transformative power of education working alongside and being part of a dedicated successful and friendly team.

You will:

• fulfil all professional responsibilities of a teacher and those outlined in the attached job description

• demonstrate consistent delivery of high-quality teaching improving progress and achievement for all students.

You will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status

• An Appropriate degree

• Demonstratable teaching experience

About us

Our most recent OFSTED inspection took place in June 2025 and we were rated with an overall outcome of Good. Pupil places are commissioned via Suffolk LA. The young people who attend the setting are working towards achieving qualifications ranging from Entry Level to GCSE and above.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (Word).

To find out more about us please visitour website.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged to arrange an appointment or for an informal discussion please contact the school by calling Option 2.

How to apply

Please contact Nicola Shaw Office Manager by either calling Option 2or by emailing to request an application form.

Closing date: 1pm 15 May 2026