Sociology ECT High-Achieving Secondary School in Brighton

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A high-achieving Secondary School in Brighton is seeking a professional and highly organised Sociology Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join their experienced academic team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured and supportive school environment where teaching staff play an essential role in the smooth operation of the school.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional support across Key Stages 4 and 5 and assist senior leaders teaching staff and wider social sciences teams. Responsibilities will include maintaining student progress records updating school tracking systems managing departmental correspondence supporting attendance administration and assisting with the organisation of demographic research assignments focus groups and academic social science panels.

You will also support communication with parents students and external agencies while ensuring that information is handled professionally and confidentially at all times. Strong organisational skills are essential as the role requires the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage multiple responsibilities within a busy school environment.

The school is looking for someone who is proactive reliable and able to lead balanced data-supported discussions both independently and as part of a collaborative social sciences staff team. Good IT skills and familiarity with qualitative analytical data tracking are important alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing school community where teaching staff are highly valued and staff wellbeing dedicated ECT induction pathways and professional development are prioritised.

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School in Brighton with a strong commitment to high standards student wellbeing and continuous improvement. The school serves a highly engaged community and is known for its inclusive ethos where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful motivated and eager to succeed creating a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages academic achievement alongside personal development preparing students well for further education and future university settings.

Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture with strong leadership shared best practice and a clear focus on professional development.

• Previous teaching placement or relevant instructional experience in Sociology

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Good IT and data management skills

• Professional objective and proactive approach

• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.