Head of Social Sciences

Our vision is to become a beacon of educational excellence, transforming the lives of the individuals and communities we serve.

Head of Social Sciences

Reference Number: SCC181995

Salary: Starting salary £45,517 with incremental progression to £48,011 per annum

Advert Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 4th March 2019

Interview Date: W.C. 11th March 2019

Location: Pendleton Sixth Form College

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours per Week: 1.0 FTE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to become the Head of Social Sciences over Psychology, Sociology and Criminology. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher and have experience of implementing quality improvement strategies in teaching and learning.

They will also demonstrate an excellent understanding and experience of monitoring and evaluating performance indicators in order to put in place strategies that will improve attendance, achievement rates and value added progress measures.

Candidates will be forward-thinking, creative and committed to providing the very best learning experiences for our students. They will also show that they have excellent communication and organisational skills and an ability to work well with others.

They will evidence experience of implementing strategies that will increase student recruitment, establishing meaningful and productive relationships with stakeholders and developing innovative and inspiring curriculum content.

About Us

To apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.

Reason to Join Us:

• Sixth Form College’s Associations terms and conditions (195 days) and automatic enrolment on to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• A range of developmental & career opportunities
• A number of optional Salary Sacrifice Schemes including IT Equipment, Childcare Vouchers & Bikes
• Staff Discounts – including www.staffbenefits.co.uk and NUS Extra
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships & confidential staff counselling via CareFirst
• Family Friendly & Flexible Working Policies

Commitment to Safeguarding

As part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees. Appointees will be required to pay for their own DBS checks where applicable to the post.