Teacher of A level Sociology and Criminology

Teacher of A level Sociology and Criminology (Sixth Form)

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

Salary: £29,565 – £43,562 per annum (subject to progression criteria)

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

Annual Leave: 45 days per annum plus bank holidays

Teaching hours: 864 hours per annum

Pension scheme: Teachers Pension Scheme

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan a program of study for the curriculum that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate.
• Employ a variety of teaching techniques and resources consistent with evidence‑based approaches, subject content knowledge and the needs of student groups.
• Plan and deliver a suitable Assessment Programme ensuring marked work and student feedback meet Middlesbrough College Standards.
• Offer pastoral support and feed into the Thrive programme of tutorial and enrichment opportunities for students in line with the college’s tutorial standards and develop students Personal Development beyond the curriculum.
• Implement Middlesbrough College’s Core Values through the delivery of the teaching and learning strategy.
• Utilise diagnostic assessment tools to identify learning strengths and needs of every student, on a regular basis, for intervention and acceleration toward academic achievement.
• Promote numeracy and literacy in all teaching and learning practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher.
• Relevant Degree or equivalent.
• GCSEs at C / Level 4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Relevant experience of teaching A level Sociology and/or Level 3 Criminology.
• Experience in planning and delivering exam‑based qualifications.
• Track record of good and outstanding teaching outcomes.
• Current knowledge of IAG relating to career opportunities for post‑16 learners and HE progression routes.
• (subject to meeting enrolment criteria for the teaching qualification – see job description for further details).

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing – Subsidised health scheme, free gym membership, and 24/7 counselling for you and your family.
• Family‑Friendly Policies – We offer family‑friendly policies, flexible hours, and support for all of life’s big moments.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support for you and your family, including counselling, legal and financial advice, and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Development – Extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities.
• College Extras – Save money, feel great, and go green with up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants, discounted gift cards for big brands, home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice, cycle to work scheme, upcoming EV leasing, pension schemes (Teachers’, LGPS & NEST), discounted car parking on site.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding: This role involves regulated activity and direct contact with children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice, complete pre‑employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Targeted Retention Incentive

You could be eligible for a Targeted Retention Incentive payment. FE staff who have been employed in the sector for less than five years and teach in courses such as building and construction, chemistry, computing, early years, engineering and manufacturing, maths or physics could be eligible. Please read the full criteria information on the incentive payment to see if you are eligible.

Contact

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Carolyn Yule, Assistant Principal Sixth Form on CL.Yule@mbro.ac.uk.