Head of Social Studies

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Hackney is seeking a Head of Social Sciences to join their team starting September 2025. This full-time position involves teaching key stage 3 and 4, leading a supportive department, and offering opportunities for professional development. Qualified candidates with a QTS and relevant experience in the UK education sector are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as Head of Department in the UK.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Teaching KS3 and KS4 classes.
• Leading the Social Sciences department.
• Managing and developing educational programs.

Skills

Safeguarding training

Teaching

Leadership

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

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JOB TITLE - Head of Social Sciences - Hackney
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Prospero Teaching is looking for a Head of Social Studies for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Hackney, East London.
The school is a medium size mainstream Secondary School with a supportive department. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. The school does have a 6th form, although most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4.
The position is open to both NQTs and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.
CONTRACT DETAILS

Location - Hackney, East London
Position - Head of Social Sciences
Type of work - KS3/KS4 Class Teacher
Contract or position start date - September 2025
Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - TBC
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
Full time/part time - Full time
Minimum rate of pay - Paid to scale
Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
QTS or equivalent
Minimum 3 years experience as Head of Department in the UK
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years
OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team