Subject Leader for Social Sciences Opportunity – WelcomingSecondary School in Poole

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 Provide strategic management and curriculum planning across Sociology, Business Studies, and Economics Teach high-rigor lessons in your primary subject specialism across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 Line-manage and mentor department teaching staff, conducting peer observations and CPD sessions Analyze student assessment metrics across key stages to implement targeted revision programs Manage departmental budgets, digital resource subscriptions, and exam board entries Support Sixth Form students with university choices in Social Sciences, Business, and Economics Role Overview & Specifications Start Date: January Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract Location: Poole, Dorset Salary / Pay Rate: TLR2 or Leadership Scale equivalent Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel / Pearson Candidate Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS) with an honors degree in Sociology, Business, Economics, or related field Proven track record of driving positive GCSE and A-Level outcomes across social science subjects Demonstrated leadership capability or subject coordination experience in a secondary setting 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 Subject Leader position in Poole for a January start.