A welcoming secondary school in Poole, Dorset, is seeking a dedicated Subject Leader for Social Sciences to oversee its Sociology, Business, and Economics courses on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.
Job Overview
The Subject Leader for Social Sciences will take operational and strategic responsibility for curriculum delivery, quality assurance, and assessment standards across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 pathways in Sociology, Business Studies, and Economics.
Working alongside faculty colleagues and senior leadership, you will line-manage department staff, refine schemes of work, manage internal assessment moderation, and drive student attainment at GCSE and A-Level. This is a full-time, permanent contract.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide strategic management and curriculum planning across Sociology, Business Studies, and Economics
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Teach high-rigor lessons in your primary subject specialism across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5
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Line-manage and mentor department teaching staff, conducting peer observations and CPD sessions
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Analyze student assessment metrics across key stages to implement targeted revision programs
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Manage departmental budgets, digital resource subscriptions, and exam board entries
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Support Sixth Form students with university choices in Social Sciences, Business, and Economics
Role Overview & Specifications
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Start Date: January
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Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
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Location: Poole, Dorset
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Salary / Pay Rate: TLR2 or Leadership Scale equivalent
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Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel / Pearson
Candidate Requirements
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS) with an honors degree in Sociology, Business, Economics, or related field
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Proven track record of driving positive GCSE and A-Level outcomes across social science subjects
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Demonstrated leadership capability or subject coordination experience in a secondary setting
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An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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