Job Introduction
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy
Headmaster Mr D. J. Hardy BA (Hons) PGCE
Teacher of Sociology (ability to teach Health & Social Care desirable)
Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range
Full Time Required: Easter 2026 or as soon as possible
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy is an 11 – 18 comprehensive school where students are valued, happy, challenged and strive to achieve their best. The Academy provides rich learning experiences both in and outside of the classroom resulting in a great education.
The Academy is situated on an extensive, beautiful site offering purpose-built facilities on the outskirts of Lincoln, towards the Nottinghamshire border. The area boasts affordable housing and good road and rail networks to the South and Midlands.
What we need
We are seeking to recruit an exceptional full time Teacher of Sociology (with ability to teach Health & Social Care desirable) to join us in April 2026 or as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be looking for an opportunity to enhance their career in the classroom and have the ability to effectively develop their pedagogy and practice. In addition, you will need to be an enthusiastic, lively and versatile teacher with a passion for your subject and the desire to contribute to the development of the Social Sciences faculty and the Academy as a whole.
The post would suit experienced teachers or ECTs, for whom an effective induction scheme is in place.
This is an exciting time to join the Academy and support its improvement with an opportunity to make a difference within the subject area and across the Academy.
What we can offer you:
- A beautiful cathedral city location
- Membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme
- Free on-site car parking and secure cycle store
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- Education Mutual Health & Wellbeing services
- Occupational sick pay
For further details and application forms please email
01522 882020 recruitment@srpa.co.uk
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Closing date: Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: W/C 23 February 2026
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We operate Enhanced DBS safeguarding procedures.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
