Head of Social Science

Head of Social Science

St Mary Magdalene’s secondary phase opened in September 2016 and provides a total of 900 places for students aged 11-16. It also offers a sixth form provision which opened in September 2021, providing 150 places for students in Year 12 and from September 2022 will offer a further 150 places for students in Year 13.

We are seeking a motivated, passionate and committed Head of Social Sciences to join us from September 2023 in order to promote the highest achievement possible. The position is open due to the current postholder being internally promoted to the Assistant Head of 6th Form. We are looking for someone who is committed and innovative. The successful candidate would build upon early successes within the department. The department currently has an established team with a mixture of both experienced teachers and ECTs.

Sociology, Politics and Psychology are taught at A-Level with Sociology being taught at GCSE. We are in the exciting position of launching the GCSE in Citizenship and Psychology for September 2023. The subjects that the successful candidate would lead are amongst the most popular in the school, and uptake at Post-16 is particularly high.

This post would suit an existing subject leader of any of the subjects mentioned or a suitably experienced teacher of Sociology, Politics, Psychology and/or Citizenship who wishes to make their first move into middle leadership.

The ideal candidate will:

· Be ambitious in your determination to ensure all our learners achieve and develop their full potential

· Be inspirational in the classroom

· Be able to provide engaging and creative learning experiences for all pupils

· Be committed to assisting pupils in overcoming barriers to learning

· Have high expectations and a commitment to the wider school

We can offer:

· A supportive, motivated and strongly committed staff

· A positive, supportive and happy environment

· A commitment to continuing professional development

· Energetic and enthusiastic pupils

· A supportive, Christian ethos across our school communities

If you feel you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will present the best possible example of professional standards to colleagues.

Applications will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to come in for a lesson observation and interview.

We reserve the right to close this listing early if a large number of favourable applications are received.

The Koinonia Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All post-holders are subject to a satisfactory DBS checks and references.