5 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    15 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    6 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Sociology

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPR/UPR (Fringe)

Additional allowances

TLR2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced and passionate teacher of Sociology looking to work with remarkable students, in an established and Ofsted Outstanding school?

Your opportunity:

We are looking for a Head of Sociology who will lead the delivery of Sociology and, ideally, Criminology, inspiring our students whilst fostering a culture of curiosity, critical thinking, and academic achievement. Sociology is a popular option at both KS4 and KS5 and as a subject, achieves consistently high outcomes. Our ideal candidate would also contribute to the teaching of Criminology at KS5.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to lead a high-achieving department and make a meaningful impact on students' academic growth and personal development.

What we are looking for:

  • An excellent practitioner who will deliver engaging and challenging Sociology lessons to students of all abilities at GCSE and A level.
  • Someone with experience in teaching Criminology would be preferable.
  • A role model for outstanding teaching to both colleagues and students and someone who strives continually to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
  • Someone with high standards of communication and interpersonal skills, committed to working as part of a team.
  • Someone with the ability to motivate both students and their peers, with a proven track record in achieving excellent student progress.
  • A passion for student welfare.

What the school offers its staff

About us

Rosebery School is a vibrant and stimulating place to work. We have a record of high performance but continually challenge all members of our community to improve further, in order to fulfil our moral purpose to provide the best possible educational experience for our students, who are a delight to teach.

We set high expectations for all, but this is accompanied by a support system for students and staff which includes universal access to coaching and mentoring, significant opportunities for individualised personal, academic and professional development and a culture which emphasises kindness and integrity above all.

We are committed to creating a happy, purposeful and secure environment which provides the opportunity for all to develop and grow; to build confidence and self-belief; and to be enriched and stimulated so that everyone plays an active and positive part of the Rosebery, Epsom and wider communities.

Why join Rosebery?

  • Our Staff
  • Our Students
  • Our Culture of excellence, ambition and joy
  • Your Well-being
  • Your Professional Growth

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

  • Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
  • 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
  • We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
  • Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

  • Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working options
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Work life and family friendly policies
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Career pathways and talent management
  • Access to a staff benefits portal
  • Community and collaboration working model

The Details:

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Full Time and Permanent

Salary: MPR/UPR (Fringe) Plus TLR2

Closing Date: Thursday 15th May at 9.30am

Interview Date: W/C 19th May 2025

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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Additional documents

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

About Rosebery School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1421 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Rosebery is a vibrant and stimulating place to work. We have a record of high performance but continually challenge all members of our community to improve further, in order to fulfil our moral purpose to provide the best possible educational experience for our students who are a delight to teach. We set high expectations for all, but this is accompanied by a support system for students and staff which includes universal access to coaching and mentoring, significant opportunities for individualised personal, academic and professional development and a culture which emphasises kindness and integrity above all. We are committed to creating a happy, purposeful and secure environment which provides the opportunity for all to develop and grow; to build confidence and self-belief; and to be enriched and stimulated so that everyone plays an active and positive part of the Rosebery, Epsom and wider communities. We hope that you will want to come and join this unique school community and encourage you to visit us to see The Rosebery Way in action before making an application to us.

Arranging a visit to Rosebery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lrice1@glfschools.org.

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