Curriculum Leader in Social Science and Physical Education
Westwood College, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8NP7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Humanities, Physical education, PSHE, Psychology, Social sciences, Sociology
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday- Friday 32.50 Hours to cover the school day
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale- Upper Scale
Additional allowances
TLR 2.8 at £8,610.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
Curriculum Leader for Humanities
Job Description
As Curriculum Leader you have responsibility for high quality teaching and learning, achievement
and progress of students in your subject areas. It is your responsibility to lead and co-ordinate
curriculum development within this subject area. This job description should be read in conjunction
with Teacher’s Standards, the criteria for meeting the Upper Pay Scale and the DFE description of
Professional Duties of all teachers.
Leadership Responsibilities
This is a middle leader post with responsibility for a group of subjects as such you will support
other colleagues across school as appropriate.
• Ensure a clear, shared vision for the development of excellent practice in across the
subjects.
• To take overall responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning of for your subjects.
• Strategic leadership of the developing curriculum including coherent planning for whole
school themes (Literacy, numeracy, STEM, SMSC, British Values)
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of your subjects including:
o Quality of learning
o Quality of work produced
o Behaviour for learning
o Resources and the budget
o The learning environment
o Professional Review linked to micro trials and Professional Learning
o Student progress and achievement
• Ensure a positive approach to your subjects.
• To formulate and update the Subject Improvement Plan annually, working with
departmental colleagues, ensuring that it is consistent with the School Improvement Plan.
• To ensure that you make a contribution to school policy making and plans and
implementing these.
• To ensure that you make a contribution to cross-curricular, enrichment, revision and other
whole school activities.
• To meet regularly with your line manager to discuss the performance of your subjects and
to feedback on any issues.
Management Responsibilities
• To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of policies e.g., on marking and assessment,
homework, use of ICT, rewards and sanctions etc, and to ensure that colleagues are
implementing such policies consistently.
• To monitor the progress of the Subject Improvement Plan, comparing targets against
achievement.
• To discuss ideas for improvement with colleagues, based on an analysis of data, and to help
them manage their implementation.
• To have overall management responsibility for your subject’s capitation, for the deployment of
teaching and non-teaching staff, and for facilities and resources
• Line management of relevant members of staff in your departments
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• Commitment to your professional development
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Supportive working environment within a collaborative Trust
• Free onsite parking and staff facilities
• Access to school multigym before and after work
Further information about the job
Dear Applicant,
Westwood College and Leek High School is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school within The Talentum Learning
Trust, committed to supporting every pupil to achieve their full potential.
Curriculum Lead – Social Science and Physical Education
Westwood College and Leek High School
Start date: September 2026
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Main Scale to Upper Pay Scale (dependent on experience)
TLR: 2.8, £8,610
Working pattern: Full-time, 32.50 Hours Monday to Friday, to cover the school day
Key Stages: KS3–KS5
About the Role
Westwood College and Leek High School, part of The Talentum Learning Trust (TTLT), we are seeking to appoint an
enthusiastic and committed Curriculum Lead in Social Science and Physical Education to provide strong middle
leadership across these subject areas, ideally with a Psychology background, however any Social Science or PE skills
are suitable.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teacher to take strategic responsibility for curriculum development,
high-quality teaching and learning, and student outcomes within Social Science and PE. As a middle leader, you will
work closely with colleagues to ensure a coherent, well-planned curriculum that supports whole-school priorities and
enables students to flourish academically and personally.
The successful candidate will be primarily based at Westwood College, teaching Psychology at KS4 and Sixth Form,
while also developing strong professional links with colleagues at Leek High School through shared Sixth Form and
Trust-wide collaboration. The ability to offer additional subjects such as Health and Social Care, Sociology or Religious
Studies would be advantageous.
About Westwood College, Leek High School and The Talentum Learning Trust
Westwood College is an 11–18 academy with a strong local reputation, combining a rich heritage with a clear focus
on high expectations, personal development and continuous improvement. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and
our commitment to valuing individuality, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. The college
promotes positive relationships, high standards of behaviour and a culture where students are challenged and
supported to achieve their full potential.
Leek High School is a mixed secondary academy serving students aged 13–18, with a clear vision to inspire a love of
learning so that every young person believes in their dreams and celebrates achievement. The school’s core values of
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Inspiring Students for Ambitious Futures
The Talentum Learning Trust Ltd is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and
Wales. Company number: 9999238
Registered office address: The Talentum Learning Trust, Westwood College, Westwood Park, Leek,
Staffordshire, ST13 8NP
Inspire, Believe and Achieve underpin a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum, strong pastoral support and a
caring, supportive learning environment. Leek High School places great importance on positive relationships, respect
and recognising the individual strengths and needs of every student, enabling them to flourish both academically and
personally.
Both schools are proud members of The Talentum Learning Trust (TTLT). The Trust comprises nine schools in and
around Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality education for their local
communities. TTLT’s shared mission of “Excellence for All” drives high aspirations for students and staff alike, strong
collaboration between schools, and a commitment to professional development and continuous improvement across
the Trust.
Through this partnership, Westwood College and Leek High School benefit from shared expertise, consistent values
and a collective focus on inclusion, ambition and achievement, ensuring young people are prepared for the next stage
of their education and future lives.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for Social Science and PE, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and assessment
Lead curriculum development aligned with whole-school priorities, including literacy, numeracy, SMSC and British
Values
Monitor and evaluate student progress, outcomes and the quality of provision across subjects
Line manages and support colleagues within the department, contributing to professional growth and improvement
Manage subject resources and budgets effectively
Contribute to whole-school improvement, enrichment and cross-curricular initiatives
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westwood College
- School type
- Academies, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 770 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Westwood College website
- Email address
- recruitment@ttlt.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01538 370930
Westwood College is a mixed, non-denominational academy for students aged 13-19. Located in Leek, a market town in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands, it has roughly 800 students.
Set in the grounds of a stunning 17th century manor house, Westwood College is part of the Talentum Learning Trust. Made up of 9 schools within and around the town, the Trust’s mission is to support and enable all learners to believe in themselves, to succeed in life and to aspire to be all that they can be.
The ethos of Westwood College centres around ‘Respect, Resilience, Ambition and Pride’. The school has aimed to build a community based on tolerance, sensitivity and an appreciation of difference. It commits to providing a broad, varied and stimulating education that is also personalised to meet the needs of each individual student. Students are encouraged to be part of decision making in their college life, to value the opportunities offered to them by the school, and to fully engage with their learning.
Arranging a visit to Westwood College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@ttlt.org.uk.
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