Teacher of Sociology; A Level

Job Title:

Teacher of Sociology (A Level)

Employment Type:

Full Time

Start Date:

1st August 2026 WELCOME TO SCIE – STRIVING TO BE THE BEST

• Enjoy teaching students who want to learn at the highest level
• Quality of life matters – teaching load only 50% timetable
• Fully CIS & WASC accredited school founded in 2003

• Direct UK teaching experiences preferred
• Minimum 2 years AS/AL/IGCSE (and EPQ) teaching experience in the relevant area
• Ability to teach high achieving students
• Degree in area of expertise for teaching
• Teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent)

• To plan and deliver lessons according to Scheme of Work using a variety of learning activities
• To create and conduct assessments according to departmental schemes of assessment and produce reports which meet the required standards in a timely fashion
• To regularly assess student performance, provide constructive feedback, and design appropriate evaluations to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement
• To collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment, sharing best practices and resources
• Possibilities for teaching AP Psychology
• Opportunities for teaching RPQ (projects) & GNT (Gifted and talented)

UK curriculum high school (Cambridge International AS/AL & IGCSE) teaching through the medium of English to mainly Chinese students preparing for overseas universities.

We also run an AP stream since 2025, hence there are some opportunities for teachers interested in AP teaching in various subjects.

The mission of the College is to educate Students in a Challenging, International Environment leading to academic achievement at the highest level, and to develop Social responsibility, Creativity, Independence and Enthusiasm, providing each student with the best preparation for future opportunities.

• Highly selective – English and Mathematics admissions tests
• Medium of instruction & communication – AS/AL English, with students functioning at first language level, mostly studying AS/AL English language or literature in A1/A2
• 1800+ students, High school only – UK Key Stages 4 & 5
• Accreditation – Fully accredited by Council of International Schools (CIS) & WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges in US) and regional members of FOBISIA & EARCOS
• Examinations – AS/AL, IGCSE (Cambridge International and AQA), and AP (College Board)
• Day & boarding school – teachers are not involved in boarding facility nor have evening or night duties
• Founded in 2003

The Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty currently has 40 teachers. Sociology is optional. It currently has 4 classes at AS level and 3 classes at A level. We are looking for a committed teacher who has a passion for the subject and is able to deliver engaging lessons which develop students’ intellectual curiosity. A willingness to offer extracurricular support would be desirable.

Many students go on to study Sociology and related courses at leading universities include Oxbridge and the Ivy league. Experience of teaching Psychology at A level in addition would be a strong advantage.

• Highly motivated academic students
• Students complete IGCSE exams at end of G2, and then go on to 5/6 subjects at AS, and 4/5 at AL (including English) or follow an AP curriculum
• Average international exam results, typically grade A/A
  * across school
• 41 Oxbridge offers and over 90% students applying to UK achieve offers from top 10 universities in 2025 cohort
• US university offers including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Chicago, Johns Hopkins, Duke, Columbia, Cornell
• Students achieve success across range of subjects including Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages, Science and Mathematics
• Class size maximum 26 at IGCSE and 24 at AS/A Level
• Huge range of ECAs with over 200 clubs, both staff led and student led
• Working week:
  Monday – Friday 07:50 – 16:40 (with 07:30 start Mondays and early finish 15:00 Fridays)
• Normal contact teaching time – 24 x 40-minute periods per week (appr 50% timetable)
• Personal time – 6 periods per week fixed in timetable when do not need to be at work.
• Extra-Curricular Activity…