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Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Lead Practitioner of Social Sciences – Secondary Academy in Buckinghamshire (January Start)

An ambitious secondary academy in Buckinghamshire is seeking an engaging Lead Practitioner of Social Sciences to oversee teaching standards, curriculum integration, and academic progress across Sociology and Criminology starting in January.

Job Overview

The Lead Practitioner of Social Sciences will take strategic responsibility for pedagogy, internal moderation, and student attainment across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (GCSE Sociology, A-Level Sociology, and Level 3 WJEC Criminology).

You will teach across these disciplines, lead staff coaching in theoretical analysis (Marxism, Functionalism, Feminism) and crime scene evaluation, and ensure internal controlled assessments meet strict awarding body standards. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach engaging, theoretical Sociology and Criminology lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level / Level 3 WJEC)

  • Lead quality assurance and internal moderation for WJEC Criminology controlled assessment units

  • Coach and mentor social science teachers to enhance essay-mentoring skills and theoretical debate techniques

  • Design cohesive social science schemes of work that build analytical essay-writing skills from KS4 into KS5

  • Monitor assessment data to identify achievement gaps and implement structured academic interventions

  • Support Sixth Form students with competitive UCAS applications for Sociology, Criminology, and Law degrees

Role Overview & Specifications

  • Start Date: January

  • Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

  • Location: Buckinghamshire

  • Salary / Pay Rate: Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1–LP5 equivalent)

  • Key Curriculum: AQA Sociology / WJEC Criminology

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS) with a degree in Sociology, Criminology, or Social Policy

  • Proven history of delivering high-performing GCSE/A-Level Sociology or Level 3 Criminology results

  • Experience in controlled assessment moderation, curriculum auditing, or peer coaching

  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with strong essay-structure mentoring abilities

  • An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Lead Practitioner of Social Sciences position in Buckinghamshire for a January start.

Location
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

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Lead Practitioner of Social Sciences – Secondary Academy in Buckinghamshire (January Start)

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