Head of Social Science

Etone College, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6AA

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  24 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) MPS (UPS where relevant) + TLR 2B £5,872.00

Head of Social Science job summary

Head of Social Science

Etone College, Leicester Road, Nuneaton, CV11 6AA

Salary: MPS (UPS where relevant) + TLR 2B £5,872.00

Start Date: September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Social Science. This could be the ideal opportunity for a talented Teacher of Social Science (Psychology, Sociology and Criminology) who is ready to step up, or someone who is already experienced at leading these essential subjects. Our school is at a really exciting stage of its development, and we need teachers who really want to help pupils be successful.

The successful candidate should already have experience of raising achievements in Social Science. They will be eager to develop their leadership skills by working alongside other key staff t to ensure all pupils have the best possible experience of this essential and fascinating subjects.

About us:

It is an exciting time to join a growing and thriving Trust with a focus on school improvement. Etone College is a fully inclusive school based on traditional values and committed to ensuring Progress for All. Children experience high quality teaching and we expect high standards of behaviour and attendance. Our ambition is to be outstanding in all that we do and to ensure that all students leave with employability skills and the opportunity to access higher/further education.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health

To apply, please complete our application form on My New Term.

You may also wish to contact the Headteacher Mr I Smith ismith@etonecollege.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school for yourself.

Application Deadline: 24th March 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Notice:
Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Etone College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1170 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Etone College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/etone-college

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