Head of Sociology and Health & Social Care

Brighton, Hove & Sussex Sixth Form College (BHASVIC); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Head of Sociology and Health & Social Care to lead a vibrant team. This role offers the opportunity to shape the department's future, ensuring excellent student outcomes and fostering a collaborative culture. The college is recognized nationally for its innovative teaching methods and outstanding results. Join a supportive community that values professional development and well-being, and be part of a dynamic environment where ideas flourish. This is a chance to make a significant impact on students' lives while working in a beautiful seaside city.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Counselling Services

Discounted Gym Memberships

Staff Wellbeing Events

Professional Development Opportunities

Funding for Additional Qualifications

Sabbatical Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading a diverse team in an educational setting.
• Strong organizational skills to manage department operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Sociology and Health & Social Care department.
• Collaborate with other heads of department on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Teaching Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College

Brighton and Hove

£50,832 - £54,241 per year

Salary:£50,832 to £54,241 depending on management experienceJob type:Full Time, PermanentStart date:September 2025Apply by:5 May 2025

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint to the post of Head of Sociology and Health & Social Care. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to lead and manage an exciting, vibrant and diverse team of staff and students. The department has forged an outstanding reputation, and it is recognised nationally for its progressive approaches to teaching and its excellent student outcomes. We are looking, therefore, to appoint a highly organised and collaborative leader who can consolidate and successfully build on this provision.

The Head of Department works closely with 15 other Heads of Department, contributing to the broader strategic and operational business of the college. Weekly one-to-one meetings are held with the Head of Faculty, and there are opportunities to participate in numerous cross-college initiatives within educational research, professional development and other strategic priorities. In short, the Head of Department is a vital and exciting role within the college management structure.

About Us

We are one of the top-performing colleges in the country, situated in the cosmopolitan seaside city of Brighton & Hove. Working here offers the combination of both a wonderful place to work and a great city in which to live. Our students and staff are colourful, aspirational and hard-working – which is perhaps why 96% of employees would “recommend BHASVIC as a good place to work”, and many of our students go on to Higher Education.

Benefits

Join us and you can expect competitive pay and an excellent pension scheme, family-friendly working and a collaborative culture where ideas take flight together. Our Cycle to Work scheme, free counselling and occupational health service, discounted gym memberships and staff wellbeing events will keep you sharp, whilst our tailored induction programme and investment in your professional development – along with the possibility of funding for additional qualifications and to even take a sabbatical – will ensure an exciting future.

Salary:£50,832 - £54,241, depending upon experience. You will automatically become a member of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS): www.teacherspensions.co.uk .

Next Steps

For further information and to apply, click here .

Closing date: 9am Monday 5 May 2025

Interview date: Friday 16 May 2025

BHASVIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College, otherwise known as BHASVIC, is a co-educational sixth form college for around 3,500 students aged 16-19. The college was founded in its current form in 1975, having formerly been a grammar school. In recent years, the college has seen extensive redevelopment and modernisation, and as such can now boast of a range of modern teaching and recreational facilities. BHASVIC is consistently in the top 1% of all state providers in terms of both raw results (A level A*-B grades are +70%) and Value Added (A level = +0.48). Students come from over 60 different schools, with 50% of students coming from Brighton and Hove. Students study from over 40 subject courses at A level and level 3 BTEC, alongside Maths and English GCSE and a diverse range of portfolio and enrichment courses.

Principal

Mr William Baldwin

Values and Vision

Our Vision at BHASVIC is to be a Contemporary Creative Learning Community. We achieve outstanding levels of performance based on a culture of learning that allows all students to achieve above and beyond what they think is possible. We provide a broad and balanced all-round education, enabling students to develop as independent, confident and well-informed young adults capable of contributing to and questioning the world around them, regardless of the mix of subjects and qualifications they study. We aim to cultivate a ‘High Challenge and Low Threat’ culture where we strive for the highest possible standards, where staff and students are supported, valued and developed as individuals in a safe environment, knowing that their own well-being is key to our success. We provide a stimulating educational and social environment, with attractive, modern facilities and resources including excellent ILT provision. We encourage creative, innovative, collaborative and reflective approaches to all that we do. We are an inclusive and accepting college where every individual feels part of a community and where we play an active role in our local community to help raise standards and aspirations. We are an efficient, fair and intelligently managed organisation that achieves value for money and functions on a sound business basis with robust financial management.

Ofsted

“Learners make excellent progress, and in some cases exceptional progress. Most do much better than might be expected from their prior achievements when they join the college. This added value is a consistently strong feature of the college since the previous inspection when it was highlighted as a key strength for A level learners. It is particularly noteworthy given the relatively high attainment of learners when they start their courses.”

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