Teacher of Criminology or Sociology

Contract: Part time, 1 or 2 days (0.2 – 0.4 fte) permanent

Start date: September 2026 to January 2027

Salary: Main Pay Range 1 up to Upper Pay Range 3, also suitable for an Early Career Teacher

Responsible to: Head of Subject

Join a team delivering “Excellence: for each, for all”

At Thomas Gainsborough School, our mission is simple and ambitious: excellence for every individual and for our whole community. We provide a personalised, aspirational and inclusive education that builds character, raises aspirations and nurtures a love of learning.

Following sustained growth and consistently strong outcomes, we are seeking a Sixth Form Teacher of Criminology or Sociology as part of our talented and collaborative humanities team. As well as teaching criminology you may also be able to teach a second subject. This post would suit someone with experience in teaching or instructing at post-16. It is also suitable for ECTs with experience in a related subject. Candidates with experience of Key Stage 4 social sciences would also be considered.

Why Criminology, Humanities and Social Sciences at TGS?

• Highly experienced team around you including teachers of law & sociology.
• Curriculum from KS3 to A level: with criminology being a popular choice in our thriving Sixth Form of over 250 students.
• Culture, Character, Currency: Our curriculum and wider offer broaden horizons, build resilience and secure academic excellence—so students not only dream, but achieve.
• Expert leadership around you: Dedicated support from other subject leaders and an experienced Assistant Headteacher, within a well-resourced faculty and an award-winning building designed for modern learning, with teachers and Sixth Form student each having iPads to support learning.
• Professional development: focused and dedicated time with other professionals to help develop your skills at every stage of your career.

The role You will:

• Deliver excellent, engaging and well-constructed lessons, which are research informed.
• Drive ambition of our students, through your teaching and role of form tutor, and develop character and intellectual curiosity, while securing the currency students need for future success.
• Be part of coaching & training programmes and develop all colleagues so that great teaching is the norm and outcomes are consistently excellent.
• Champion our values - Respect, Resilience, Honesty, Happiness, Confidence and Positivity - in the classroom and across the team.

About you

• A well-qualified social sciences teacher.
• An appetite to continue to grow and develop as a teacher.
• A confident communicator who builds strong relationships with students, staff and families, and aligns naturally with our mission of “Excellence: for each, for all.”

What we offer:

• A high-performing, truly comprehensive school that places students at the heart of the curriculum.
• Investment in professional development and career progression; a supportive, collegiate culture; and well-resourced classrooms.
• Staff wellbeing at the forefront, including a two-week autumn half-term, salary-sacrifice schemes (transport and local nursery), and access to an on-site gym and swimming pool with discounted membership.

Safeguarding and Equality

Thomas Gainsborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and other relevant pre-employment checks. Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination. We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.