Head of Social Sciences

MPR/UPR + TLR 2c (£8,610) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Part Time (4 days per week), Fixed term until May 2027

April 2026 Start

Lift New Rickstones is graded 'Good' (November 2023) and has a state of the art building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff. Over the last 8 years the academy has seen a huge increase in student numbers, with the number of students on roll more than doubling. The academy is a popular choice in the local area, is oversubscribed, and has added another new building to meet this demand.

Lift New Rickstones is a great place to work with a friendly and supportive team. Staff numbers have also increased and the academy is proud to boast high retention rates. Development is a priority with an extensive and successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff.

Every member of the team is a vital part of our committed and ambitious team and we have been very successful at developing teachers and leaders with progression both within, and beyond the academy.

Our "Curriculum Drivers" guide everything we do, encouraging students to be safe, happy, proud and reach their full potential.

• Ambition : sits at the heart of our curriculum. We are committed to high expectations for all and to providing the right scaffolding and support so that every student, whatever their starting point, can achieve their very best.
• Character : underpins our pastoral care, our TPP approach and our behaviour systems. It is about more than rules and routines; it is about developing resilience, responsibility and integrity, helping students to learn from mistakes and grow into confident, respectful young people.
• Opportunity : ensures that all students benefit from rich personal development and enrichment, both within and beyond the classroom. We want every young person to recognise the possibilities open to them and to leave us equipped with the knowledge, experiences and confidence to take their next steps.

About the Role

We welcome applications from experienced teachers with a strong track record in Social Sciences and the confidence to lead an established and successful team. You will be passionate about your subject, committed to high standards of teaching and learning, and keen to contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Our Social Sciences department is a popular and successful area of the curriculum, offering a broad range of subjects at KS4 and KS5 including Health and Social Care, Child Development, Sociology and Psychology. The department provides students with a strong understanding of human development and behaviour, exploring physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth, alongside how individuals interact with services, institutions and society. Learning is rooted in real world contexts, combining applied knowledge, practical activities and research based approaches to develop students' skills in analysis, observation, evaluation and evidence-based thinking. The department supports progression to further and higher education and prepares learners for future careers across education, healthcare, social care and related professions.

About You

You will be an experienced teacher with proven impact in Social Sciences and the ability to lead, coach and inspire others. You will bring ambition, strong subject knowledge and a commitment to sustaining high quality teaching and learning.

If this advert, our website, and the job description sound of interest to you, contact us for an informal discussion about the position.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
  • Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.