Position: Teacher of Social Sciences Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Start Date: 4 January 2027 Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire Salary: £35,602–£48,479 per annum – London Fringe Main Pay Range, subject to confirmation Salary depends on qualifications, experience and the teachers position on the Main Pay Range. Hours of work: Full-time; exact hours to be confirmed Email: danna@teach-now.co.uk Contact Name: Danna Crous
About the Role:
Why do people behave as they do? What shapes crime, society and care? Help students explore these questions as a Teacher of Social Sciences at a secondary school and sixth form in South Stevenage. Teach Now is recruiting a versatile practitioner to teach Psychology, Criminology and Health & Social Care from January 2027. Youll deliver GCSE, BTEC and A Level courses, as applicable to the schools curriculum, helping students develop critical thinking alongside examination and coursework skills. This role suits an experienced, self-sufficient teacher who can deliver all three subjects confidently with minimal departmental support. Youll take ownership of planning, delivery and assessment while contributing to a school recognised for strong pastoral care and a vibrant extracurricular programme. Serving a diverse community, the school combines a Middle School for Years 7–8 with an Upper School for Years 9–13.
Requirements:
- Strong subject knowledge across Psychology, Criminology and Health & Social Care.
- Confidence delivering GCSE, BTEC and A Level qualifications independently.
- Understanding of examination specifications, coursework and assessment requirements.
- Effective classroom management, organisation and high expectations.
- Availability from January 2027 and commitment to safeguarding.
- QTS is preferred.
- Unqualified teachers with relevant teaching experience and the expertise to deliver all three subjects independently will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan engaging, challenging lessons that meet differing learning needs.
- Develop schemes of work, resources and assessments aligned with examination specifications.
- Prepare students for examinations and manage coursework, internal assessment and moderation where applicable.
- Monitor progress and use assessment evidence to target support.
- Develop independent learning, critical thinking and subject-specific skills.
- Maintain positive behaviour and contribute to curriculum development and school life.
Benefits – Our client can offer you:
- A varied teaching role spanning three Social Sciences subjects.
- Experience across academic and vocational qualifications.
- Ownership of planning, teaching and assessment.
- A school community with strong pastoral care.
- Opportunities to shape learning and support students future pathways.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination.
Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
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Teacher of Social Sciences employer: Teach Now Limited
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