Head of Sociology

Permanent, 0.8FTE. MPS/UPS + TLR2b (£5,647)

To start September 2025

We would like to invite applications for the post of Head of Sociology. We are seeking to appoint an ambitious subject specialist, with a record of delivering excellent results, to lead our Sociology Department. You will combine excellent organisational and management skills with the ability to lead the department to inspire, challenge and motivate students to succeed and to achieve their highest possible grades.

Job purpose:

To drive for achieving successful results and progress for all students.
Leading and managing the departmental team to ensure high quality teaching and learning in the subject area.

Developing approaches to teaching and learning within the department and contributing to the Middle Leaders network.

Contributing as a middle leader to the ethos, policy and practice of the school.

The successful applicant must:

be passionate and committed to improving teaching and learning.
have excellent interpersonal and presentational skills.
be receptive to change and have the ability to work under pressure.
be able to work well as part of a welcoming, hard-working and committed team.
maximise the potential of students of all abilities.
have a passion for Sociology and have the ability to share this with young people.
be able to teach across all age groups.
be able to teach to A level and all abilities.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

Full access to Teacher’s Pension Scheme (TPS)
Training and development opportunities (CPD)
Access to Cycle to Work scheme
Access to an employee benefit scheme, which offers discounts across a range of products and services from health and wellbeing to leisure and retail.

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 helpline for free and confidential advice

You will find us to the north of the historic city of York in an excellent learning environment with superb facilities.

The Joseph Rowntree School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website www.josephrowntree.co.uk. Please download the Applicant’s Guidance document – ‘How to Apply’.

Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@josephrowntreeschool.co.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 30 April 2025 at midnight

head of sociology application pack 30 04 25.pdf