• Required from September 2026
• Permanent, Full Time
• Salary MPS/UPS

The Governors of this high achieving, oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy seek to appoint an inspiring, enthusiastic, motivated and well qualified Teacher of Sociology to join our successful, supportive and dedicated team. The post would be suitable for an ECT.

For the right candidate, a TLR may be offered in relation to the Personal Development Curriculum.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an outstanding and proactive Sociology Teacher who is committed to high standards. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Sociology at Key Stage 5.

This appointment provides the opportunity to teach well-motivated, hard-working students. You will join a forward-thinking and high-achieving school and be committed to delivering genuinely imaginative, engaging and varied lessons.

What can we offer you?

• A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing.
• Teacher Pension Scheme.
• Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support).
• On-site parking and access to canteen.

St John Fisher is part of the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust, which consists of 2 high schools and 14 primary schools.

If you would like the opportunity to meet us or have an informal discussion, please contact Paula Deacon, Office Manager at office@sjfchs.org.uk to arrange this. 

• Closing date:      Monday 18^th May 2026 9am
• Interview date:  Interviews will take place shortly afterwards

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.