Head of Sociology

Ricards Lodge High School; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious girls' school in the City of Westminster seeks an ambitious leader for a teaching role in Sociology A-Level. The position offers flexible work patterns and a collaborative environment. Candidates should have experience in post-16 teaching, a commitment to student learning, and a willingness to engage in various social sciences. Benefits include well-being weeks, a laptop for staff, and access to employee support programs.

Benefits

Well being weeks and social events

A laptop for all teaching staff

Car parking on site

Access to Merton's Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Sociology in a post-16 setting is essential.
• Applicants should demonstrate subject specialism and professional development.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sociology A-Level classes effectively and passionately.
• Collaborate with staff for teaching and learning.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving student experience and outcomes.

Skills

Experience in teaching Sociology AQA A-Level

Ability to accept new ideas

Commitment to student learning

Flexible and adaptable attitude

Willingness to teach across social sciences

Job description

Position Overview

Ricards Lodge is a Google Classroom school and it is essential that you are committed to its use for classroom practice and student monitoring. You will be passionate about your subject and excited to take on a new leadership role in a successful state girls school who have recently had their OFSTED 'outstanding' status re‑confirmed in September 2023. As a valued member of staff we want to ensure that you have access to all the benefits available to you. Benefits include the following:

Benefits

• Well being weeks and social events
• A laptop for all teaching staff
• Car parking on site
• Social staff area and work area for staff
• Access to Merton's Employee Assistance Programme including new wellbeing app with instant access to free support for up to six weeks
• Collaborative approach to teaching and learning
• Merton Employee VDU users - possible to claim a fee towards glasses/eye test
• Annual season ticket travel loans are available

The staff are very supportive towards each other with a great camaraderie existing throughout the school with a number of social events that are open to all and well attended.

Ricards Lodge High School has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational leader who has experience in teaching Sociology AQA A-Level. The successful applicant will have experience in teaching Sociology in a post‑16 setting. Applications are welcomed from those seeking a full‑time role as well as from those seeking part‑time or flexible work patterns. Applicants should indicate this clearly when applying. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to accept new ideas and a thorough commitment to student learning with evidence of a high degree of subject specialism and professional development, as well as a flexible and adaptable attitude to meet the needs of the school. We want to recruit staff with the vision and determination to ensure all our students receive a first‑class education, and who will rise to the challenge of building on success. Willingness to teach across the social sciences will be an advantage and could include Religious Studies, Philosophy and PSHE. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.