Head of Social Sciences – Secondary Academy in Portsmouth (January Start)
A thriving secondary academy in Portsmouth, Hampshire, is seeking an ambitious Head of Social Sciences to take strategic leadership across its Key Stage 4 and Sixth Form courses on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.
Job Overview
Social Sciences represent one of the fastest-growing and highest-achieving academic faculties at this academy. The successful applicant will hold overall responsibility for curriculum sequencing, quality of instruction, and exam performance across GCSE Sociology, A-Level Psychology, A-Level Sociology, and A-Level Politics.
Working directly with senior leadership, you will line-manage department staff, oversee assessment moderation, lead standardisation on evaluative essays, and manage academic interventions. This is a full-time, permanent contract.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction, curriculum design, and operational management for Psychology, Sociology, and Politics
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, parliament visit excursions, and university masterclasses in Social Policy and Law
Role Overview & Specifications
Start Date: January
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary / Pay Rate: TLR1 or Leadership Scale equivalent
Key Curriculum: AQA Psychology, AQA Sociology & Edexcel Politics
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS) with an honors degree in Psychology, Sociology, Politics, or a related social science
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 Social Sciences position in Portsmouth for a January start.
- Location
- Portsmouth, Hampshire
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