Head of Social Sciences

The Head of Social Sciences will be a key role in ensuring that we build a successful academic Sixth Form which achieves the very best outcomes and destinations for our students. 

The primary purpose of the Social Sciences Head of Department is to ensure that the standard of teaching and learning is of the highest quality for all students so that they are able to achieve to the best of their ability and make exceptional progress at KS4 and KS5. The successful candidate will have the exciting opportunity to set up the Social Sciences A Level course in a brand new Sixth Form opening in September 2025. 

Heads of department are expected to secure high standards of learning and achievement for all students through the planning and delivery of excellent teaching. They should plan, teach and assess to ensure that all students achieve in line with or better than their value added estimates. It is also essential that they give active support to the vision and ethos of Wren Academy. 

Wren Academy Enfield is part of the successful Wren Academies Trust which is sponsored by the London Diocesan Board for Schools and Berkhamsted School. 

At Wren Academy Enfield we are proud of our distinctive ethos and approach which matches the needs and aspirations of the students who join the school. 

The detailed Job Description, additional information about the Academy and the post and the application form are available to download from our website: https://www.wrenacademyenfield.org/69/recruitment-1/cat/1/teaching-staff-vacancies

Please note that we require the Wren Academy application form to be completed before we are able to consider your application. We do not accept CVs. 

Completed application forms must be received by 9am, Monday 13 January 2025, however applications will be considered as they are received. 

The Wren Academies Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts which will be subject to enhanced checks. 

The Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We wish to further develop a diverse community and encourage applications from all sections of society.