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  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    27 April 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    4 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 5

Subject

Social sciences

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Qualified Teachers Pay Scale

Additional allowances

TLR 2C

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re Looking For:

  • A proven and passionate educator with leadership experience.
  • A specialist in at least one of the subjects taught, ideally Psychology or Sociology.
  • Someone who thrives in a close-knit, values-driven school culture.
  • A visionary leader ready to inspire both students and staff.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

An Unusual Opportunity: This isn’t just another leadership role. You’ll shape the future of Social Sciences education while enjoying a rural lifestyle many can only dream of.

Stunning Location: Walk on the beach before school, hike across Exmoor at weekends. Live and work in a place where wellbeing truly matters.

Real Impact: You’ll have the autonomy to shape and grow a department with supportive leadership and a clear mission: students come first.

Team Culture: Work with collaborative and passionate colleagues who genuinely care about making a difference.

What we offer:

  • Employee Rewards scheme - High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre
  • Discounted on-site gym membership
  • Free on-site parking
  • A Trust wide staff wellbeing policy
  • Personalised professional development supported by an exceptional team within the Academy and driven through The Continual Professional Growth Policy which replaces appraisal and pay progression


Commitment to safeguarding

West Somerset College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.  Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TRUST WIDE Head of Dept JD.pdf - 141 KB (opens in new tab)

About West Somerset College

School type
Academy, ages 13 to 19
Education phase
Secondary
School size
759 pupils enrolled
Age range
13 to 19
Ofsted report
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School website
West Somerset College website
Email address
recruitment@btc-trust.org
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West Somerset College is an all-inclusive College catering for 13 to 18 year olds, situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park.

Arranging a visit to West Somerset College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.

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