Head of Sociology
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- The appointment will be made on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Employers’ Association Salary spine for teaching staff – Point 1 £30,500 to point 9 £47,133 plus four Responsibility Allowance Points (4 x £1,222) per annum.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2024
- Apply by:
- 18 April 2024
Job overview
*Applications from all faiths are welcomed*
SOCIOLOGY at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
We are looking for an inspirational and visionary individual to the full-time post of Head of Sociology, who can build on the academic success of the Sociology department, to lead and further develop the team. You should have a track record of outstanding leadership success and be committed to providing the highest quality education for all students.
The post offers the opportunity for an experienced leader with a track record of outstanding teaching and learning in Sociology as evidenced in student outcomes and experience. This post offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future of sociology students at Notre Dame within an inclusive environment, where there is a real commitment to the personal and academic development of all students.
Sociology is currently taught to A Level with over 350 students studying the subject, which follows the AQA specification. This includes compulsory topics: Education, Crime & Deviance and Theory & Methods and optional topics: Families & Households and Beliefs in Society. The department is progressive in terms of its approach with a strong emphasis on encouraging a positive rapport between staff and students in the pursuit of academic success. There is a friendly and professional atmosphere and a wealth of experience with a strong encouragement to undertake CPD. This is an exciting time to join the Sociology department, with newly refurbished accommodation and specialist resources.
Further information including the full job description and person spec can be found in the post description (detailed in the Applicant Information pack).
Closing date: 9am on Thursday 18 April 2024.
It is intended that interviews will take place week commencing 22 April 2024.
The College is committed to Safeguarding and promotes the welfare of young people and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a satisfactory Social Media check.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Attached documents
About Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
- Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
- St. Mark's Avenue, Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS2 9BL
- United Kingdom
Our Mission and Ethos
Our mission inspired by the Christian tradition is to be a community based on faith, hope and love; developing each individual intellectually, emotionally and spiritually to achieve their full potential.
To achieve this we will:
· Provide a welcoming, supportive community where everyone is valued.
· Provide a high quality, meaningful education which encourages the development of the whole person, inspired by the Notre Dame tradition.
· Promote a caring environment, rooted in the virtues of service, kindness, gratitude and respect.
· Work together for the benefit of each person as well as the wider community.
· Recognise, celebrate and treasure, without exception, the unique gifts and dignity of each person, ensuring equality and fairness for all, as found in the teaching and example of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
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