Head of Psychology & Sociology – High-Achieving Secondary Academy in Swindon
A high-achieving secondary academy in Swindon, Wiltshire, is seeking an ambitious Head of Psychology & Sociology to take strategic leadership across its thriving Key Stage 4 and Sixth Form courses on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.
Job Overview
Psychology and Sociology are among the most popular and academically rigorous subjects within this academy's Sixth Form provision. The successful applicant will hold overall responsibility for curriculum sequencing, quality of instruction, and exam performance across GCSE Sociology, A-Level Psychology, and A-Level Sociology.
Working directly with senior leadership, you will line-manage department staff, oversee assessment moderation, lead standardisation on 16-mark essays, and manage academic interventions. This is a full-time, permanent contract.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction, curriculum design, and operational management for Psychology and Sociology
Teach high-rigor lessons across A-Level Psychology and/or A-Level Sociology
Line-manage, observe, and mentor departmental teachers through lesson visits and faculty CPD
Train pupils in empirical research methodologies, statistical testing, and structured evaluative writing
Analyze assessment tracking data to design structured revision programs and mock exam clinics
Coordinate guest lecture series, psychology societies, and university preparation clinics
Role Overview & Specifications
Start Date: January
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Salary / Pay Rate: TLR1 or Leadership Scale equivalent
Key Curriculum: AQA Psychology & AQA Sociology
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS) with an honors degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related discipline
Consistent track record of delivering strong GCSE and A-Level examination outcomes
Prior experience in departmental coordination, key stage leadership, or peer mentoring
In-depth understanding of empirical research methods and evaluative essay frameworks
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 full-time, permanent Head of Psychology & Sociology position in Swindon for a January start.
- Location
- Swindon, Wiltshire
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