Head of Sociology

Ricards Lodge High School has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational leader who has experience in teaching Sociology AQA A-Level.

The successful applicant will have experience in teaching Sociology in a post-16 setting. Applications are welcomed from those seeking a full time role as well as from those seeking part time or flexible work patterns. Applicants should indicate this clearly when applying. 

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to accept new ideas and a thorough commitment to student learning with evidence of high degree of subject specialism and professional development, as well as a flexible and adaptable attitude to meet the needs of the school. We want to recruit staff with the vision and determination to ensure all our students receive a first class education, and who will rise to the challenge of building on success.

Willingness to teach across the social sciences will be an advantage and could include Religious Studies, Philosophy and PSHE.

Ricards Lodge is a Google Classroom school and it is essential that you are committed to its use for classroom practice and student monitoring.

You will be passionate about your subject and excited to take on a new leadership role in a successful state girls school who have recently had their OFSTED ‘outstanding’ status re-confirmed in September 2023.

As a valued member of staff we want to ensure that you have access to all the benefits available to you.

Benefits include the following:

• Well being weeks and social events
• A laptop for all teaching staff
• Car parking on site
• Social staff area and work area for staff
• Access to Merton’s Employee Assistance Programme including new wellbeing app with instant access to free support for up to six weeks
• Collaborative approach to teaching and learning
• Merton Employee VDU users – possible to claim a fee towards glasses/eye test
• Annual season ticket travel loans are available

The staff are very supportive towards each other with a great camaraderie existing throughout the school with a number of social events that are open to all and well attended.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.

Ricards Lodge High School welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

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