It takes a whole team to make our school a safe and happy place for our students to learn. We are looking to recruit a proactive and innovative person to join our teaching staff team who has the enthusiasm, drive and determination to make a difference in the life of our students.
Penistone Grammar School is recruiting for a Teacher of Social Sciences to join our successful social sciences team.
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September 2026
About the department:
The Social Science department offers Sociology at KS4, and Criminology, Psychology and Sociology at KS5. The ability to be able to offer two (or more) of these subjects would be advantageous. The Social Sciences are popular KS5 options with around 60% of students studying either Criminology (13%), Psychology (36%) or Sociology (10%). Outcomes for KS5 are always excellent with progression in the top 10% of the country.
About the role:
You will be a teacher who has the determination and enthusiasm to make a difference in the life of each and every student you work with. You will share our vision and will have the ability to inspire our young people to achieve more than they believe is possible. The successful candidate will have either previous experience of teaching with a proven track record at KS5 or will be excited at the opportunity of taking on teaching and/or responsibility in these key areas. You will have the ability and willingness to teach Criminology (KS5) and either Psychology (KS5) and/or Sociology (KS4 and KS5).
About our school:
Our school culture is built around our 5 Core Values: Aim High, Be Determined, Be Kind, Be Proud and Be Supportive. We are also extremely proud of our ambition to achieve excellence through a values driven education. We are a vibrant, oversubscribed 11 to 18 comprehensive school with excellent GCSE results across all subjects and are recognised as one of the highest performing schools in the region in terms of Key Stage 4 outcomes. Our A level results and destinations are equally impressive, with the school placed in the top 10% in the country for the last 3 years of validated outcomes, with over 90% of students gaining entry to their preferred choice of university in 2025.
We are committed to professional development for all staff, regardless of role. We have an innovative teacher development programme, which truly empowers teachers to take control of their own professional development through a supportive peer-coaching model. Regardless of what point you are at in your career and whatever your aspirations may be, Penistone Grammar School can support you to achieve them.
As a school, we pride ourselves on evidence informed practice, consistently high standards of teaching and learning, and a commitment to the success of all students, both academically and pastorally. If you share our vision, we want you to be part of our team.
Who can I speak to for more information?
For an application pack and to apply, please visit Hays Education - Penistone Grammar School. For any questions about the post or Penistone Grammar School, please contact our recruitment partner at Hays Education – Julia Peat – on 0114 272 1470 or email Julia.peat1@hays.com
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Monday 9th March 2026 at 10.00am. Interviews will be held on 16 March 2026.
- Julia Peat
