Psychology, Sociology Class Teacher - Brent Secondary

5th January start
Full Time
Posted about 3 hours ago
Expiring 21st July
Brent, London
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Summary: Our secondary school in Brent is looking for a Secondary Teacher specialising in Psychology and Sociology, you will play a vital role in delivering a broad, balanced curriculum that supports students’ personal development and academic success. This full-time role begins in January 2026 and offers an opportunity to work within a school community dedicated to excellence, respect, and lifelong learning. You will join a team of passionate professionals committed to developing well-rounded individuals prepared to thrive in a diverse society. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in Psychology and Sociology that align with the school's curriculum and educational philosophy. - Use a variety of assessment methods to monitor student progress and adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs. - Support students' personal and social development through classroom management and behaviour management strategies consistent with the school's values. - Contribute to the creation of an inclusive learning environment that promotes respect, understanding, and positive relationships among students. - Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum resources and share best practice in line with the school's ethos of continuous improvement. - Provide support to students who require additional help, including those with special educational needs, ensuring equal access to learning opportunities. - Participate in school events, staff meetings, and professional development activities to uphold the school's commitment to staff development and student achievement. - Maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour in accordance with school policies and safeguarding requirements. TO APPLY: Please express interest right here on the job ad, and email Elise - elise.albonese@zeneducate.com
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We are a large, mixed, 11-18 academy with over 300 students in our sixth form. Due to our growing popularity, we expanded our intake from 10 to 12 form-entry from September 2018. Our school is proud to be an inclusive comprehensive institution with a student body that reflects a wonderfully diverse and vibrant community. Our most recent Ofsted rating in July 2016 recognized the school as Good with Outstanding Leadership and Management. Our recent successes include: Student progress at A level and for disadvantaged students has been in the top 40% for three years; a high number of our students progress to top universities; the percentage of students who remain in education, employment, or training is 97% (3% higher than the national average), and our attendance is above the national average. We are fortunate to have a modern school building, which opened in the summer term. It includes 83 classrooms with purpose-built specialist Drama, Music, Art, and DT facilities, as well as 14 Science laboratories, 10 ICT rooms, a Dance Studio, an Activity Studio, a large Sports Hall, and an outdoor MUGA. Every classroom is equipped with state-of-the-art ICT facilities. We also have extensive outdoor spaces designated for break and lunchtime activities. Our school has gained international recognition following the success of one of our Art and Textiles teachers, who won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize in 2018. Additionally, the school was shortlisted for a national School of the Year award in 2018 and won the national Maths Team of the Year award in 2017. We are one of only a few schools in the country to hold the Platinum Professional Development Mark and the Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence.

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Roles

What roles do you cover?

We help Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Cover Supervisors find work. We work with all types of schools and help with short-term, long-term and permanent roles. Many of our long-term roles convert to permanent roles. We make it far easier than a traditional agency for teachers to convert temporary positions into permanent ones.

What areas do you cover?

We work with over 400 schools in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.

How much work is there?

Generally speaking, we have consistently high demand for daily supply teachers in Greater London, Manchester Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. Teaching assistant work is generally higher for long-term roles rather than daily supply cover.

Do you have primary, secondary or nursery jobs?

Yes. We can help with daily supply and long-term jobs in nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools. We don't typically have jobs in further education or college.

Do you have work for cover supervisors, invigilators, or school administrators?

While the majority of our work is for teachers and teaching assistants, we do also have work for cover supervisors and invigilators. Explain what you are looking for when you sign up and our team will help you.

What subjects do you cover?

We cover all subjects taught in primary and secondary schools - if you're not sure if we can help you with what you're looking for, please register and arrange to speak to a member of our Teacher Success team.

Do you do school admin jobs?

If you're looking for teaching or teaching assistant roles, and would also be interested in admin roles, it's worth letting us know. If you're only looking for admin roles, we might not be the place for you, as this isn't what we specialise in.

General

How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

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