Teacher of Sociology & Criminology

Part Time, Term Time Only (0.6 FTE)

Loreto College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of Sociology and Criminology to join our vibrant and successful Humanities department. Sociology and Criminology are popular subjects at Loreto College which deliver high success rates and excellent student progression, with many students going onto fantastic destinations. The department runs a range of extra-curricular activities and trips that make at Sociology and Criminology exciting subjects to study.

As a Teacher of Sociology and Criminology at Loreto, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning under the leadership of the Head of Department.  You will undertake regular assessment of students’ work and provide timely feedback. You will also monitor and support the progress and development of students using the college’s bespoke in-house systems, as well as building and maintaining positive relationships with students. Additionally, you will contribute to the development and delivery of the subject in line with awarding organisation specifications and through working closely and collaboratively with your colleagues.

About the College

 Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas in our December 2022 inspection. Ofsted noted "Students’ behaviour is exemplary’ and that ‘Students who study at Loreto do exceptionally well.’ Ofsted also noted that ‘Leaders place a very high priority on staff mental health and wellbeing including workload. For example, staff can access counselling services, chaplaincy support, and the employee assistance programme’.

Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates and post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. This includes an online search for shortlisted candidates, as well as a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check with barred list information and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies for successful candidates. 

Supporting Statement

In your supporting statement, we ask you to outline why you are interested in the role and how you feel you are suited to it with reference to the criteria in the person specification. This is part of the application process and therefore will be assessed. You must tell us how you meet the criteria listed.

The post will be fixed term for one year from 01 September 2026.