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Head of Social Sciences

Head of Social Sciences

Haggerston School

Hackney

  • Expired
Salary:
Main / Upper Pay Range + TLR2b, inclusive of Teacher’s Inner London Weighting
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2020
Apply by:
20 April 2020

Job overview

We wish to appoint an outstanding and committed Head of Social Sciences to play a key role in the next phase of our development from a Good to Outstanding School.


Haggerston School was judged ‘good’ by OFSTED in October 2017.  The OFSTED report noted: “Staff have high morale. They are proud to work at the school and feel that leaders support them in a variety of ways. These include providing training to meet their individual needs. Teachers new to the profession value the high-quality mentoring and support that they receive. They also appreciate the career opportunities provided by the school.”


We are looking to appoint an inspirational leader with experience of curriculum development; you will be an outstanding teacher with the drive and commitment to grow and develop the Social Sciences Faculty and make a significant contribution to whole school improvement.


We are looking for someone who:

  • is passionate about Social Sciences with the ability to inspire students
  • can demonstrate excellent teaching and classroom management skills
  • has the ability to build good relationships with all students and adults
  • has a commitment to developing curriculum activities within the Social Sciences Department 
  • can promote and maintain the highest standards in all aspects of the work in the school


We can offer you:

  • children and young people who are eager to learn and progress
  • staff who are collegiate, committed to their own professional development and to improving outcomes for the students here
  • an excellent physical environment recently refurbished and extended under BSF
  • a school committed to your professional development 
  • work in a team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated


If you are passionate about providing young people with a safe, supportive environment in which to ensure their success, we want to hear from you.

To apply, download an application pack from the school’s website or you can request one by contacting the HR Department via e-mail: recruitment@haggerston.hackney.sch.uk 

Application forms can also be returned to HR via email.

Application closing date: 9am, Friday 20th April 2020

Interview and Assessment Date: Thursday 23rd April 2020

Haggerston School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.  All posts within the school are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

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About Haggerston School

Haggerston School is a mixed school with a sixth form since 2010, judged ‘Good’ by OFSTED in December 2022.

Our OFSTED inspection noted: “ Outcomes are good overall. Pupils’ progress has been strong over time in several subjects including English, modern foreign languages and the creative arts.”

At Haggerston School we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and marital or civil partnership status.

Under data protection law, individuals have a right to be informed about how Haggerston School uses any personal data that we hold about them. For prospective candidates, this information can be found in the Applicant Privacy Notice located in the Privacy Notice subsection of the Policies page.

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Applications closed