Teacher of Sociology Permanent - Full Time MPS / UPS depending upon experience Required: September 2025 We are seeking an inspiring and innovative Teacher of Sociology to join our thriving department. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach Sociology across Key Stages 4 and 5, engaging students and instilling a passion for the subject. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) alike. Part Time applications will also be considered. Candidates who can offer a second subject will be favourably considered. Our Sixth Form is thriving, with impressive student numbers and many progressing to related undergraduate courses at university. Key benefits to being an employee of STAGS: Be part of a supportive, innovative school community that prioritises staff wellbeing Access state-of-the-art facilities designed to enhance teaching and learning Benefit from comprehensive support and encouragement for personal and professional development Enjoy a desirable location in St Albans, ideal for both living and working Convenient transport links, including rail connections to London and easy access to the M1 and M25 St Albans Girls’ School: Graded Outstanding for all areas in November 2024 with over 1,450 students Renowned for high standards of behaviour and a positive learning environment A highly successful, heavily oversubscribed school in St Albans Consistently ranked among the top 100 secondary schools in the UK and in the top 3% nationally for student progress at GCSE Exceptional career development opportunities, including a robust ECT programme For further details please visit www.stags.herts.sch.uk. We are happy to discuss the position with you further, please email us at hraetrust.uk. Closing Date for applications: Monday 27th January 2025, before 9.00am Interview Date: from 28th January 2025 Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert early should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate. STAGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to a post at STAGS is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, as well as other pre-appointment checks including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. St Albans Girls' School is part of the Ambition Education Trust based in Hertfordshire. Our aim is to build on our proven track records of maintaining exceptional standards and driving continuous school improvement. We are building a collaborative partnership of schools which will provide an exceptional educational experience, both within and outside the classroom, by promoting excellence and stretching challenge. We are committed to the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, race, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership and caring status. We expect all our staff to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations.