An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of Criminology, Psychology, Sociology (subject to teacher specialism) to join our Social Sciences team from September 2025 or earlier.  The successful candidate will have to teach students in Sixth Form and you will be responsible for planning and delivering creative, engaging lessons to ensure students achieve their best outcomes. The school is seeking an ambitious, highly motivated professional with excellent subject knowledge to deliver high-quality teaching, inspiring students to achieve their full potential. We aim to recruit the right person for the role and will support the right candidate with extensive training and development opportunities.

We welcome applications from ECTs or more experienced teachers wishing to broaden their experience. 

The role requirements:

• To plan and deliver engaging and well-structured lessons in Psychology, Sociology and/or Criminology for our Sixth Form students.

• Foster a stimulating learning environment that supports student progress and attainment.

• Assess, monitor, and provide constructive feedback to support student development.

• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including extracurricular activities and student support initiatives.

• Work collaboratively within a dedicated team to uphold the school’s ethos and high academic standards.

The successful applicant will need to:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.

• Have a strong academic background in Psychology, Sociology and/or Criminology or a related discipline.

• Demonstrate experience of teaching Psychology, Sociology and/or Criminology at A Level, with a track record of securing excellent student outcomes.

• Be passionate about their subject and committed to inspiring students.

• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Be a team player, with a commitment to continuous professional development.

About the Misbourne:

The Misbourne is an 11-18 mixed school single-academy trust in the picturesque village of Great Missenden in the heart of the Chilterns. We have nearly 1100 students on roll, including a successful and growing Sixth Form. We are proudly non-selective and inclusive, ensuring that we live and breathe our values: we are a community that values learning, promotes kindness and strives for excellence in all we do.   We are the Lead School for Careers in Bucks. 

Our staff tell us they genuinely feel like part of a team; a team who are striving to help each student flourish both academically and personally. As our greatest asset, we place great emphasis on staff wellbeing evidenced in our Wellbeing Charter.

Excerpts from our successful 2022 Ofsted inspection include:

● Pupils told inspectors that the clear and fair behaviour system helps them to behave well.

● Relationships between staff and pupils are strong.

● Pupils conduct around the school is orderly and calm.

● Pastoral care puts the child at the heart of everything the school does

 We can offer you:

● An academy that puts wellbeing at the top of their priorities, evidenced by our Wellbeing Charter

● Students who are a pleasure to work with

● Great training and development opportunities

● An experienced, friendly, and collaborative team of staff

● A two-week October half-term

● Free access to our own fully-fitted gym (subject to opening hours)

● Cycle to Work Scheme

● Free on-site parking

We would be delighted to invite prospective applicants to visit our school and experience first-hand  what makes us a great place to work.

The Misbourne reserves the right to close and shortlist early, therefore early applications are encouraged. Please note all shortlisted applicants will be subject to a pre-employment check.

The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Enhanced Disclosure and medical clearance.