Head of Sociology & Psychology
GSL Education
- Harlow, Essex
- £46,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Location: Harlow
- Salary: Scale 5
- Start Date: ASAP or September
- Being accountable for the highest standards of pupil achievement within the Sociology & Psychology areas, including monitoring and evaluation of pupil achievement and setting improvement targets.
- Leading, developing, and enhancing the teaching practice of all teachers within the specified areas, while evaluating the quality of teaching and support.
- Providing strategic direction, leadership, and management of the Sociology & Psychology departments, including the development and implementation of departmental policies, plans, and targets.
- Effectively line managing Teachers of Sociology & Psychology and collaborating with the Head of Learning Area Humanities.
- Leading the provision of Sociology & Psychology post-16 education and ensuring clear and high expectations of student progress and behavior.
- Playing a full part in the school community, supporting its mission and ethos, participating in policy-making groups, and promoting the inclusion of children with special educational needs (SEN).
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and relevant academic qualifications in Sociology and/or Psychology.
- Significant experience teaching Sociology and/or Psychology at the secondary level.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably in a school setting.
- Strong understanding of educational policies, practices, and procedures.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire colleagues to achieve excellence.
- Commitment to promoting the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
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