Head of Social Sciences

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced, inspirational leader who is confident in their subject with the vision and drive to motivate and enthuse staff and pupils. The successful candidate should be a collaborative and experienced team player with the ability to teach Sociology and/or Psychology to A Level.

You will be:

• Passionate about Social Sciences, with excellent academic qualifications and subject knowledge.
• Aligned with our educational vision and committed to a knowledge-led curriculum, with high ambitions for pupil attainment.
• An inspirational leader with the capacity to develop excellence in others.

WHO WE ARE

The Laureate Academy is a flourishing mixed, non-selective secondary school and sixth form based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, admitting students from the ages of 11 to 18.

We are developing an academic culture at Laureate Academy where the highest standards are expected of staff and students. It is a dynamic school, where students and staff are exceptionally well supported.

We are part of Future Academies, a Multi-Academy Trust which includes three primary schools and six secondary schools in and around London and Hertfordshire. We are motivated by a mission of social change and reducing educational inequality. Our school and Trust are unique in our approach to a knowledge-rich curriculum; our school motto is Libertas per cultum (Freedom through education), and in our strong emphasis on raising young people’s aspirations and outcomes through the teaching of classical and traditional subjects. Our children and young people study a bespoke curriculum developed by researchers at our Curriculum Centre, which places a focus on developing their cultural literacy and their awareness of the forces, words and events that have shaped our society today.

THE BENEFITS     

• The chance to make a difference to children’s and young people’s lives. Future Academies is of the belief that all children have the right to enriching education through a knowledge-rich and child-centric approach: our teachers can therefore make a dramatic impact on the lives of these children.           
• Fast career progression. Because knowledge and intelligence, rather than length of service, are lauded and rewarded at Future Academies, teachers and support staff can quickly take up great responsibility, adding to their already exceptional experience and knowledge, joining the SLT or writing for the Trust’s Curriculum Centre, where our in-house textbooks are produced.           
• Excellent CPD. The Trust is knowledge-centric and encourages CPD at all levels with excellent opportunities for swift career progression, within the Academy and Trust. This includes Leadership Development opportunities.           
• Knowledge-rich staff team. You will be working with a supportive leadership team, cohesive staff body, and very purposeful environment with excellent resources. Being part of a Trust of schools enables you to share knowledge across a wider range of educational professionals.
• Additional benefits. We also offer a range of employee benefits, including Perkbox and the Cycle to Work scheme. Our location is well served by public transport, and we have free on-site car parking.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for the post of Head of Social Sciences at Laureate Academy, please complete our application form via the apply button.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 14th June 2023 

Please note that Future Academies reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

The Laureate Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end both an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Barred List check are required for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups.