Trainee Sociology Teacher

Town/City:Surrey

Salary/Rate:£22,000 - 26,000

County:Surrey

Course:Phase 1

School Type:Secondary

Subject:Sociology

Job ref:SM-SOC-GCS

Post Date:02. 11. 2026

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Partnerships Co-ordinator

Shah Muzir

Partnerships Coordinator

02045822472

ShahM@grad2teach.ac.uk

About the Role

This opportunity is ideal for an enthusiastic graduate trainee, aspiring Sociology teacher, trainee educator or career changer who wants to inspire young people and build a rewarding career in secondary education.

We are looking for someone who:

Holds a degree, ideally in Sociology, Social Sciences, Criminology, Psychology, Anthropology, Politics or a closely related subject.
Has a genuine enthusiasm for Sociology, contemporary social issues and understanding human behaviour.
Is passionate about helping young people develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
Can encourage thoughtful discussion, respectful debate and independent learning.
Communicates confidently and can build positive professional relationships.
Is reliable, organised and committed to professional development.
Is receptive to feedback and willing to learn from experienced teachers.
Demonstrates resilience, adaptability and a positive approach to learning.
Is motivated to progress towards becoming a qualified secondary teacher.

Previous experience working in a school or with young people can be beneficial, but it is not essential for every applicant. Graduates and career changers with relevant transferable skills, strong subject knowledge and a genuine commitment to education are encouraged to apply.

Training & Progression

Grad2Teach provides a structured salaried route into teaching, combining practical school-based experience with progressive professional training.

Phase One – Level 4 Qualification

During Phase One, you will work towards the Grad2Teach Level 4 qualification while gaining hands-on experience within a secondary school environment.

Your professional development will be informed by the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers' Standards, helping you establish the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required for effective teaching.

Your development will include:

Lesson planning and preparation.
Classroom and behaviour management.
Effective Sociology and social sciences teaching.
Subject-specific teaching strategies.
Encouraging critical thinking, debate and evidence-based reasoning.
Supporting students with research, essay writing and analytical skills.
Assessment and monitoring student progress.
Supporting students with different abilities and learning needs.
Safeguarding and professional responsibilities.
Reflective practice and continuous professional development.

The combination of structured training and practical classroom experience will help you build confidence before taking on greater teaching responsibility.

Phase Two – Independent Teaching and PGCE

Following successful completion of Phase One and subject to programme requirements, trainees can progress into Phase Two of the Grad2Teach teacher training programme.

During Phase Two, you will move towards independent teaching, taking greater responsibility for planning, delivering and assessing lessons.

You will continue developing your classroom practice while progressing towards a PGCE with Coventry University and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

This structured PGCE route is designed to support your development from graduate trainee to confident classroom practitioner, combining hands-on teaching experience with professional teacher training.

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