Subject Lead for Sociology - Southampton, UK)

Academics; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Southampton seeks a passionate Subject Lead for Sociology to lead a developing department. The successful candidate will deliver engaging Sociology lessons at Key Stage 4 and support curriculum development. Essential qualifications include QTS and extensive teaching experience. This full-time role offers competitive pay including MPS/UPS + TLR2, with opportunities for leadership growth.

Benefits

Collaborative teaching environment

Opportunity for leadership growth

Access to high-quality CPD and development programmes

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Extensive experience teaching Sociology at KS4.
• Proven ability to raise achievement and deliver strong classroom outcomes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A passion for Sociology and the ability to inspire students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sociology department with a clear vision for progress and excellence.
• Deliver high-quality, engaging Sociology lessons at Key Stage 4.
• Support curriculum development and assessment strategies.
• Monitor student outcomes and progress within the subject area.
• Provide mentoring and support for colleagues.
• Work with senior leadership to align departmental goals with the school strategy.

Skills

Teaching Sociology at KS4

Leadership and mentoring

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Subject Lead - Sociology

Location: Southampton

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Role

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2 (dependent on experience)

We are working with a rapidly improving secondary school in Southampton to appoint a passionate and experienced Subject Lead for Sociology. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious educator to lead and shape the Sociology department within a supportive and forward-thinking school environment.

About the Role

As Subject Lead for Sociology, you will play a key role in the ongoing development and delivery of the Sociology curriculum across Key Stage 4. You will lead on teaching and learning strategies, support departmental planning, and contribute to whole-school initiatives related to your subject.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Sociology department with a clear vision for progress and excellence
• Deliver high-quality, engaging Sociology lessons at Key Stage 4
• Support curriculum development, assessment strategies, and resource planning
• Monitor and drive student outcomes and progress within the subject area
• Provide mentoring and support for colleagues where appropriate
• Work closely with senior leadership to align departmental goals with the wider school strategy

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Extensive experience teaching Sociology at KS4
• Proven ability to raise achievement and deliver strong classroom outcomes
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A passion for Sociology and the ability to inspire both students and colleagues
• The ability to also teach RE at KS3 would be highly beneficial.

What the School Offers

• A collaborative and supportive teaching environment
• Genuine opportunity for leadership growth within a school on an exciting improvement journey
• Access to high-quality CPD and development programmes
• Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale + TLR2, depending on experience

Interviews will be held shortly - early applications are encouraged!

Apply today to take the next step in your leadership journey.