Head of Sociology

Ricards Lodge High School; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wimbledon is seeking an ambitious and inspirational teacher for the Sociology AQA A-Level program. The role is full-time or part-time with a commitment to student success and professional development. Applicants should demonstrate subject specialism and a flexible attitude, with additional opportunities to teach across social sciences. The school offers supportive staff camaraderie and various employee benefits including well-being initiatives and parking on site.

Benefits

Well-being weeks and social events

Laptop for all teaching staff

Car parking on site

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Collaborative approach to teaching and learning

Travel loans available

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Sociology AQA A-Level.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to student learning.
• Evidence of professional development in the subject.

Responsibilities

• Teach Sociology in a post-16 setting.
• Accept new ideas and adapt to meet school needs.
• Willingness to teach across the social sciences.

Skills

Teaching Sociology

Subject specialism

Adaptability

Job description

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.

Benefits include the following:

• 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 a 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 great camaraderie existing throughout the school, with a number of social events that are open to all and well attended.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.

Ricards Lodge High School welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. 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.