Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale
The Role
A thriving Secondary Academy in Dorchester is seeking a professional, analytical, and highly organised Psychology & Sociology Teacher to join their highly successful Social Sciences department. This is a dual-disciplined role experiencing significant popularity and growth, where the behavioral sciences are highly valued as core pillars of the school's advanced post-16 pathways.
The successful candidate will split their instructional focus between empirical research methodologies, cognitive development, and biopsychology at A-Level, alongside the sociology of education, crime and deviance, social stratification frameworks, and empirical research methodologies across GCSE and Key Stage 5 specification tracks. Beyond classroom teaching, you will be expected to construct precise student progress tracking portfolios, manage internal departmental communications, update school tracking software, and actively coordinate social research projects and university outreach paths.
The school is looking for a proactive, reliable professional who can deconstruct complex quantitative statistical software parameters, case studies, and critical socio-behavioral theories into crisp, engaging, and high-impact lessons. Strong communication, deep data literacy, and a collaborative spirit are important to thriving within this highly driven academic team where social analytical studies are a top student choice.
School Information
This is an 11 to 18 well-established Academy in Dorchester with a strong commitment to academic inquiry, broad curriculum pathways, and student wellbeing. The school serves an engaged regional community and features modern, dedicated social science blocks and university-style seminar spaces.
Students are exceptionally respectful, deeply motivated, and analytical, maintaining a calm, focused, and collaborative atmosphere across the modern Sixth Form block. Staff enjoy a highly supportive professional culture, with visible leadership teams prioritizing manageable teacher workloads, shared best practice, and targeted opportunities for rapid career progression.
Requirements
A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) with a degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a related social science discipline
Previous experience delivering Psychology and Sociology specifications up to A-Level with strong academic results
Strong data literacy and IT skills, with complete confidence using digital learning tracking systems and managing student portfolios
Professional and proactive approach to monitoring student metrics and running practical research evaluations
Ability to work effectively and adaptably within a fast-paced, high-achieving faculty
Application
To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.
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