Head of Social Sciences

Head of Social Sciences - Leadership Scale - Sutton - September 2026

Are you an Outstanding Sociology/Psycholgoy Teacher, looking for a new Head of Social Sciences position?

Perhaps you're already 2iC or KS Coordinator, looking to step up into your first HOD role?

In either case, this 'Good' graded Secondary School in Sutton want to hear from you. The school has gone through a period of positive change in the past two years, resulting in a better Ofsted inspection, greater staff retention and increased career development opportunities.

The Senior Leadership Team are looking for an exceptional practitioner to lead the Social Sciences department. You will be tasked with raising standards of attainment and achievement, monitoring pupil progress, formulating the faculty improvement plan and leading the development of English and it's delivery. Moreover, you will be an excellent Social Sciences Teacher that leads by example, serving as an exceptional role model for high quality teaching and learning.

Ideally you will have completed some NPQs and be ready to step into this role in September, although they are not essential. Suitable applicants will have experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development, as well as experience of delivering high quality INSET to teaching staff within subject area, and of using coaching as a model for ensuring ongoing professional development.

Please read the full details of this Head of Social Sciences position before applying today. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24hrs to discuss the role & school in further detail before progressing further.

JOB SPEC - Head of Social Sciences

• Head of Social Sciences


• Developing and leading the Social Sciences department, pushing for greater attainment


• Flexibility over your timetabling, as well as ample release time


• Full time, permanent position for September 2026


• Inner London, Leadership Scale 1-6 £61,554 - £68,361 per annum

CANDIDATE SPEC - Head of Social Sciences

• QTS or QTLS


• Experience teaching in UK Inner City Schools beneficial


• Proven success in raising attainment across the board


• Keen interest in utilising ICT


• Experience of embedding strategies for Assessment for Learning


• Prior middle leadership experience i.e 2iC, KS Coordinator or current HOD.


• Strong academic background desired.

SCHOOL INFORMATION - Head of Social Sciences

• 'Good' graded Secondary School


• On an exciting journey towards becoming an exceptional school


• Strong SLT with a proven track record of working in brilliant schools


• Good staff retention rates since the new SLT took over in the past two years


• Wide range of students, slightly above average PP.


• Generally good behaviour, but you will need to be a strong classroom practitioner


• Excellent CPD and career progression


• Large school campus with parking, based in Sutton, NW London


• Brilliant sports and outdoor facilities


• Good rail links nearby

Appy to this Head of Social Sciences role today. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, typically within 24hrs for a confidential discussion before progressing to interview.

Head of Social Sciences - Leadership Scale - Sutton - September 2026

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