Start Date: Thursday 16th July 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday 9th September 2026
Interviews: On applicatiom
Salary: Main Pay Range 1 up to Upper Pay Range 3, also suitable for an Early Career Teacher
Contract Type: Part time, 1 or 2 days
Teacher of Criminology or Sociology
Contract: Part time, 1 or 2 days
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.
How to apply
To learn more or arrange a visit, please contact Jess Wood at jwood@tgschool.net or call 01787 375232 and ask for Mrs Mel Griss (HR Manager). Application details and further information about our school are available at www.tgschool.net
Safeguarding
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.
Key dates
Closing date: Wednesday 9th September 026.
Interviews: On application