SUBJECT LEADER OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, THE HINCKLEY SCHOOL

The Hinckley School, Hinckley, LE10 1LE

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  26 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Health and social care, Social sciences
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TMS/UPS + TLR

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Hinckley School is a thriving school that is committed to Building Brighter Futures for all of their students.

Every decision we make is about the young people we serve, their learning experience and their personal development. We are looking to expand our team of talented professionals who excel in their field to help us on the next phase of our exciting journey.

Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an excellent Subject Leader of Social Sciences, with the ability to teach Health & Social Care. The subjects within our Social Sciences department include Psychology, Sociology, Criminology and Health & Social Care. Taught mainly at KS5 currently, in the future we would look to potentially expand this provision to KS4. An ambitious and innovative leader will thrive in this environment and will be offered plentiful opportunity for further progression.  

As a qualified Subject Leader of Social Sciences, you will possess a passion for raising achievement and an aptitude for overcoming barriers to learning.  Dynamic and creative, you will be an excellent team player and be able to inspire others around you.  

For full information about this opportunity please see our recruitment pack.

Please note that all applications must be received on The Futures Trust application form. We do not accept CV’s.

Closing Date

Sunday 26th October 2025

Interviews

w/c Monday 27th October 2025

The Futures Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Media check.

What the school offers its staff

Salary & Benefits

TMS/UPS + TLR

Benefits – Enhancing Working Lives

• Competitive rates of pay
• Extensive professional development opportunities across the Trust
• Career pathways across the Trust
• Teacher / Local Authority Pension Scheme
• Online retail discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family Friendly policies to support family & carer commitments
• Flexible Working Arrangements

www.thefuturestrust.org.uk/why-work-for-the-futures-trust

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

The Futures Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Media check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

HS Recruitment Pack Subject Leader of Social Science and HSC.pdf - 642 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Hinckley School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1135 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Hinckley School website
• Email address: recruitmentadmin@thefuturestrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 02477102134
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hinckley-academy-and-john-cleveland-sixth-form-centre

Originally established as Hinckley Grammar School nearly 400 years ago, our school is now a modern and aspirational learning community but retains the same commitment to placing our students first and providing them with the highest quality education.

Our transition from Hinckley Academy to The Hinckley School in August 2022 cemented our future vision.

Arranging a visit to The Hinckley School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitmentadmin@thefuturestrust.org.uk.

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