Head of Psychology & Social Sciences – Secondary School in Bath (January Start)

A scholarly secondary school in Bath Somerset is seeking an ambitious Head of Psychology & Social Sciences to lead its popular Sixth Form pathways on a full-time permanent basis starting in January.

Job Overview

Psychology and Social Sciences are among the highest-enrolling Sixth Form options at this institution. The successful candidate will take strategic responsibility for curriculum design internal assessment moderation and academic outcomes across A-Level Psychology GCSE/A-Level Sociology and vocational Criminology.

Working closely with senior leadership you will line-manage department staff refine scientific research methods training develop 16-mark essay modeling frameworks and prepare students for competitive university courses. This is a full-time permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction curriculum design and operational management for the Social Sciences faculty

• Teach intellectually rigorous A-Level Psychology lessons across Year 12 and Year 13

• Lead departmental coaching on empirical research methods statistical analysis and evaluative essay writing

• Analyze Sixth Form progress metrics to implement targeted revision programs and mock exam interventions

• Oversee extra-curricular psychology societies guest lecture series and university masterclasses

• Manage department budgets examination entries and faculty CPD sessions

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January

• Contract Type: Full-time permanent contract

• Location: Bath Somerset

• Salary / Pay Rate: TLR2 / Leadership Scale equivalent

• Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel Psychology & Sociology

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS QTLS) with an honors degree in Psychology Neuroscience or Social Sciences

• Proven track record of delivering top-tier Key Stage 5 examination outcomes

• Prior experience in departmental coordination key stage leadership or peer coaching

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this full-time permanent Head of Psychology position in Bath for a January start.