Head of Social Science

Queensbury Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  5 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Social Sciences
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: TLR

Head of Social Science job summary

Head of Social Science, teaching Psychology & Sociology

Starting – September 2025 Full Time | TLR

Queensbury Academy is a consistently oversubscribed, OFSTED rated ‘good’ comprehensive school situated at the foot of Dunstable Downs in South Bedfordshire. It is part of the successful Anthem Trust which offers incredible support for every professional that works within it.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to be Head of Social Science. We are looking for someone who loves working with children and is aligned with our CARE values – Cooperation, Respect, Aspiration and Endeavour.

As an Academy we offer all staff a:

Climate for teaching and learning which is calm and engaging.

CPD and collaborative practice that is full of innovation.

Focus on staff wellbeing that ensures you enjoy your job and being part of a team.

Amazing students that will make you proud to be part of the Queensbury family.

We offer excellent CPD and leadership opportunities.

An application information pack can be found on the website: www.queensburyacademy.com or contact Mrs Sarah Caswell, at the Academy on 01582 601241 or at scaswell@queensbury.anthemtrust.uk

Closing date: 5th June 2025 and interviews TBC

The school reserve the right to appoint before the application deadline.

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

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Queensbury Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1195 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queensbury Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queensbury-academy-dunstable

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