Head of Psychology and Sociology

Head of Psychology and Sociology

September 2026 or January 2027

Permanent Contract

Redbridge

£41,935 to £56,154 per year

Are you an experienced Psychology and Sociology teacher ready to take the next step into a permanent leadership role?

Can you deliver engaging and challenging lessons across KS4 and KS5, supporting students to achieve their full potential?

Do you have the subject knowledge, ambition and leadership skills to contribute to an already successful Psychology and Sociology Department?

A supportive secondary school in Redbridge is looking to appoint a Head of Psychology and Sociology on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be joining a collaborative department that values innovation, high standards and strong relationships with students. The department has an excellent track record, consistently achieving outstanding results across key stage 4 and key stage 5.

As Head of Psychology and Sociology, you will teach Psychology KS4 and KS5 and Sociology across KS5, delivering the AQA syllabus for both subjects. This permanent Head of Psychology and Sociology role is suited to a confident subject specialist who can inspire learners, maintain high expectations and contribute to the continued success of both subjects.

To be considered for this role, you will:

• Hold QTS and a relevant degree in Psychology, Sociology or a closely related subject
• Have strong experience teaching Psychology and Sociology across KS4 and KS5
• Demonstrate secure knowledge of the AQA GCSE and A level specifications
• Be able to deliver engaging, challenging lessons that support excellent student outcomes
• Show the ability to lead, motivate and contribute positively to a successful department
• Hold UK Right to Work and demonstrate high standards of professionalism

By engaging with TeacherActive for your next permanent role, you will gain:

• A dedicated permanent recruitment consultant offering individualised, expert support
• Access to all permanent teaching staff benefits provided by the hiring school, including the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of schools and roles across our national school network
• Continuous professional development through our free online portal, My-Progression, with new videos added each week
• Access to our referral scheme which allows you to earn a £100 bonus for each successful referral, in line with our terms and conditions
• The security of partnering with a well-established education company with a proven record of service since 2004

If you’re interested in being considered for this role, please click APPLY NOW.

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