Head of Social Sciences
KS3 - KS5
Start Date: June 2025
Location: Hillingdon
Contract: Full-time, permanent
£36,413.00 - £53,994.00 TLR1A £9,781A high-performing secondary school in Hillingdon is seeking a passionate and driven Head of Social Sciences to join their team from June 2025.

The Role

In this Head of Social Science role, you will lead a dynamic department delivering Psychology, Sociology, Religious Studies, Social Science (KS3), and Politics (KS5). This role represents an exciting opportunity to guide and inspire this talented team, further developing the curriculum and ensuring outstanding teaching and learning experiences for all students.

You will:

Shape and develop a curriculum that promotes: Critical thinking, Cultural awareness Ethical understanding, Respect for diverse perspectives
Guide a committed team of educators who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable
Drive academic excellence and student personal development across all key stages
Foster an engaging and inclusive learning environmentPerson Specification

An experienced middle leader or an ambitious teacher ready for a step up
Outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong background in Social Sciences
Visionary educator passionate about developing both staff and students
Committed to inclusion, academic success, and holistic student growth(QTS required / Leadership training desirable although not essential)

The School

This oversubscribed and high-performing secondary school and sixth form is consistently ranked within the top 5% of schools nationally and has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The school places staff wellbeing and quality of life at the heart of its ethos, creating a supportive environment where teachers can focus on what matters most—delivering excellent education. As part of a thriving multi-academy trust, the school collaborates closely with two other schools to ensure all students benefit from outstanding facilities and shared best practices. Staff enjoy a range of wellbeing initiatives, including the ability to mark from home, regular wellbeing events, and celebrations that foster a positive, collaborative culture.

If you are an experienced and qualified Teacher seeking a Head of Social Sciences role, then please apply with an up-to-date CV.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients