Curriculum Leader Psychology and Sociology
Start Date: 1 September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter
Full time, PermanentM1:UPS3 + TLR 2A
We are looking to appoint a dedicated, inspirational and talented Curriculum Leader of Psychology and Sociology to join our small but incredibly popular department of highly skilled practitioners. Psychology and Sociology are both popular choices at A-level.Students produce thoughtful, detailed and highly challenging work and are eager to pursue these subjects at University and beyond. The department is one of incredibly high standards and some of the best A-Level Results in the school. We pride ourselves on delivering challenging and engaging lessons where students thrive.
Our students are not taught Psychology and Sociology, but are but are taught to be curious Psychologists and Sociologists through a rich, inspiring and challenging curriculum.
Our students are keen and enthusiastic learners, they have enquiring minds and want to excel. We are looking to appoint someone who is passionate about their subject, who has high expectations and who can deliver excellence in the classroom.
They must be committed to obtaining the best possible outcomes for all students by creating a fully inclusive environment. Candidates will show a willingness and desire to contribute to the extensive co-curricular activities we offer our community and contribute to our whole school ethos of kindness, care and respect, with a particular focus on supporting and enhancing the diversity of our wonderful community.
If you feel you have the commitment, enthusiasm and drive to join our very successful department then this could be the right job for you.
If you:- have a good degree in Psychology or Sociology or a related subject
- are passionate about your subject
- are eager to teach in a school in which students have a genuine love of learning
- can ensure the progress of highly motivated high achieving cohorts
Applications are welcome from teachers at all stages of their career.
Colleagues wishing to apply should write a letter of application addressed to the Head Teacher, Mark Grady, setting out their suitability for the post, in line with the Job Description and Personal Specification. No more than 2 pages of A4 please.
The closing date for applications is Monday 28th April at 12pm, with interviews likely to be on Thursday 1st OR Friday 2ndMay 2025.
Would you like to come and join us? If so, please contact Mike Sherwin for further details and an application form.
T: 0116 253 2389 / 07525 889925E: rugbyhighschool@hays.com
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Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our school.The school is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure
Rugby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); online checks as part of KCSIE; medical fitness; identity and right to work in the UK.Applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
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