Tutor for Sociology

Full Time. 12 months Fixed Term. To commence 20th August 2025.

 Salary: Points 1-9 of the Sixth Form Colleges Support Staff pay spine, currently £32,178- £49,725 per annum

At Oldham Sixth Form College, we're looking for a passionate Sociology educator to join our dynamic team teaching our most popular - and growing - subject with over 500 students each year. Our vision at OSFC is to transform the lives of young people through academic excellence and outstanding support, something which our Sociology teachers excel at and you can be part of. 

You will teach engaging AS and A Level Sociology courses following the AQA specification as part of our collaborative, supportive Humanities team known for excellence. Your role involves designing and delivering student-centered lessons while providing meaningful, timely feedback that challenges and supports students to achieve the best outcomes. You'll also help shape an evolving curriculum that prepares students for success in higher education and beyond. We want to appoint a Sociology teacher with a passion for the subject equal to their academic understanding that can develop both of these in our students.

Sociology at OSFC enjoys unparalleled popularity as the most chosen subject at the college with exceptional student retention and continued growth. We offer a comprehensive curriculum covering Education, Families & Households, Research Methods, Beliefs in Society, Crime & Deviance, and Theory & Methods. Students benefit from enrichment opportunities including but not limited to guest speakers, like Dr Katy Snell on corporate crime, and trips, like this year’s trip to the UCL Institute of Education A Level Sociology Conference. 

You'll find clear pathways for professional development at OSFC. We value teachers’ expertise and centre collaboration between teachers, guidance from outstanding ASTs and evidence based research in our bespoke CPD programme. This will feed into your work in Sociology, creating a clear link between your individual development and the curriculum. Whether you’re an ECT or an experienced teacher you will be both supported and challenged to develop your craft.

We seek candidates with proven success teaching Sociology at secondary/post-secondary level, strong subject knowledge, and genuine passion for the discipline. Experience with AQA specifications is preferred. Additional ability to teach WJEC Criminology or GCSE Sociology would be advantageous but is not required for exceptional candidates.

This position is perfect for experienced Sociology teachers seeking a vibrant department or Early Career Teachers looking for exceptional mentorship and growth opportunities.

Oldham Sixth Form College

OSFC is an award-winning college for 2,350 students in Oldham and beyond. Our mission is to ‘transform the lives of young people through academic excellence and outstanding support’.  Our broad curriculum enables us to offer more than 60 A Levels, vocational diplomas and T Levels.  We are proud of our strong reputation for providing excellent academic and vocational education to a diverse range of students.  We offer our students exceptional pastoral care, extensive enrichment activities and support from a team of Progress Tutors.   We celebrate students’ uniqueness and support our young people to flourish and become responsible, successful citizens who contribute positively to their communities.

Our students achieve results in the top 15% nationally for A levels and the top 30% nationally for vocational qualifications. The vast majority progress to higher level study at university, with a small number embarking on apprenticeship programmes.

We support our own staff and other schools/colleges through an effective suite of CPD opportunities, and training, as a Research School, Science Learning Partnership Hub and Delivery Lead for NPQs. We have been at the forefront of using technology within teaching and learning and are recognised as a Google Reference College and winner of a Curriculum Innovation Award for our work in delivering digital education.  All students and teachers are issued with a Chromebook/laptop.

We genuinely care about each other and the real difference we can make to students’ futures, and so we want to recruit staff who share our vision to transform our students’ lives. We were delighted to receive the Edurio Staff Choice Award in 2024, based on responses to our staff survey where 97% of our colleagues recommended the college as a good place to work.   We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Proud member of The Pinnacle Learning Trust

We are a locally focused, cross-phase Trust, with a rigorous culture of high aspirations and strong academic performance that will improve the life chances of our young people through an understanding of the communities we serve.  Our academies provide high quality inclusive education and an ethos whereby our children and young people learn by example and grow morally and socially.

Our vision for our workforce is one in which diverse, dedicated, skilled and high-performing staff are operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment; enabling everyone to feel valued, respected and encouraged in order to contribute their best to support us in achieving our mission. 

Our Trust invests in each member of staff, offering them professional development opportunities, as well as the opportunity to contribute to the development of others via our Research School. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. 

We are delighted to be recognised by Edurio for a Trust Value Award in 2024, and have been shortlisted for the 2025 MAT Excellence Award for Wellbeing Trust of the Year. We offer various health and wellbeing benefits, including an Employee Assistance programme offering counselling, GP and nurse services, physiotherapy, etc.

Read our ‘Join the Pinnacle Learning Trust’ booklet to discover what our trust can offer you. 

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Advert Closing Date: 12.00pm Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Provisional Interview Date: TBC

Commitment to Safeguarding

OSFC is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Hathershaw College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.