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Subject Lead for Sociology - Southampton, UK
Job Posted: 10 days ago
Salary: £ 31,650 - 43,607 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Expire in: 18 days
Job Description
Subject Lead - Sociology
Location: Southampton
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Role
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2 (dependent on experience)
We are working with a rapidly improving secondary school in Southampton to appoint a passionate and experienced Subject Lead for Sociology. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious educator to lead and shape the Sociology department within a supportive and forward-thinking school environment.
About the Role:
As Subject Lead for Sociology, you will play a key role in the ongoing development and delivery of the Sociology curriculum across Key Stage 4. You will lead on teaching and learning strategies, support departmental planning, and contribute to whole-school initiatives related to your subject.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the Sociology department with a clear vision for progress and excellence
Deliver high-quality, engaging Sociology lessons at Key Stage 4
Support curriculum development, assessment strategies, and resource planning
Monitor and drive student outcomes and progress within the subject area
Provide mentoring and support for colleagues where appropriate
Work closely with senior leadership to align departmental goals with the wider school strategy
Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Extensive experience teaching Sociology at KS4
Proven ability to raise achievement and deliver strong classroom outcomes
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
A passion for Sociology and the ability to inspire both students and colleagues
The ability to also teach RE at KS3 would be highly beneficial.
What the School Offers:
A collaborative and supportive teaching environment
Genuine opportunity for leadership growth within a school on an exciting improvement journey
Access to high-quality CPD and development programmes
Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale + TLR2, depending on experience
Interviews will be held shortly - early applications are encouraged!
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