Head of Social Sciences (Teaching Psychology & Sociology)

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic teacher of Psychology and Sociology who places students at the heart of everything you do? Are you an aspiring middle or senior leader who wants to be part of the transformation of St John Fisher? We invite applications from teachers who share our vision for delivering World Class Catholic education and are ready to take the next steps in their career, to lead our Social Sciences department.

This is an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate to take a pivotal role in driving the future of this Academy on its journey to becoming a great school. The successful candidate will have enjoyed a range of experiences to date that will have prepared them for this role. They will be an outstanding Psychology or Sociology teacher (with the ability to teach both) who can demonstrate a track record of raising standards and importantly, be child centred and able to inspire young people to be the best that they can be. The successful candidate will have the highest expectations for our young people, staff and our wider community, underpinned by our Catholic ethos and mission and aligned with our Catholic virtues. 

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is an 11 – 18 school and part of the Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Multi- Academy Trust.

If you want to work in an Academy where you can make a real difference to young people’s life chances, whilst working within a partnership of Academies, committed to cooperation and collaboration to unlock talent and fulfil potential, then this post is just right for you. In return you will be supported and encouraged to develop further.

We are looking for someone who:

• has vision, energy and enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• is proactive, innovative and focused on student outcomes
• is an inspirational, ambitious Psychology and Sociology teacher with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• has a proven track record of delivering and shaping high quality outcomes for young people
• is an advocate of partnership working and community engagement
• is a highly effective classroom practitioner with excellent student outcomes and high expectations of all learners and professionals
• has an appreciation for and commitment to broadening the experiences of young people

In return we can offer:

• the opportunity to work in a rapidly improving Academy with a talented and committed team of staff
• a dynamic and thriving student body who deserve the best
• the support and shared purpose of the wider Trust
• a competitive salary
• excellent career opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of professional learning and development
• national networking opportunities
• a commitment to your own professional development

If you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity and / or to arrange a visit, please contact Anastasia Green on 01924 527000 . Our application form for this post is available through our school profile on My New Term. Application forms should be submitted by 12pm Monday 29th November 2024. Interviews will take place W/C Monday 2nd December 2024.  

Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. Applicants should note that, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023), it is the applicant’s responsibility to have made any necessary registrations relevant at the time of making this application which is required for people working or volunteering with children. Accordingly, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of enhanced checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Employer Access Online (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people). As part of our commitment to effective safeguarding we may conduct online searches of candidates.