HOD Social Sciences- MPS/UPS - September 2026 - L7 – L11 (Outer London)
Location: Enfield, North London
Start: Sep 2026
Contract: Full-time, 1 year fixed-term contract.
An ambitious and supportive secondary school is seeking a Head of Social Science to join their team from April 2026, on a 1 year fixed-term contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher, ideally with a History specialism, who is ready to step into leadership, shape curriculum direction, and nurture a collaborative department culture.
The Role
- Leadership of a broad and evolving Social Science department
- Develop schemes of work and resources in line with curriculum requirements
- Devise assessments which accurately monitor students’ knowledge, skills and progress
- Preference for a History specialist, reflecting the outgoing postholder’s background, though a strong mixed Social Science profile will also be considered
- Have a clear understanding of the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs
- Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the faculty subjects
- Attend all whole school training and INSET
The School & Department
- Exceptionally well-resourced and collaborative department
- Strong systems, clear schemes of work, and excellent support in place
- A genuinely positive, inclusive staff culture
- Constitutes of history, geography (KS4), Sociology (kS4/KS5), Psychology (KS5), Health & Social Care (KS5)
Who This Role Would Suit
This role would suit a confident classroom practitioner ready to take the next step into leadership within a school that values academic ambition, thoughtful curriculum development, and strong staff support.
- Must hold QTS - and have UK classroom experience
- Experienced Social Science or History teachers ready to step into their first leadership position
- Current middle leaders or subject leads seeking a broader whole-department responsibility
- Confident classroom practitioners with a passion for curriculum development and KS5 provision
- Educators who enjoy mentoring staff, shaping departmental culture, and driving student outcomes
- Teachers looking to join a supportive, forward-thinking school environment with genuine scope to make an impact
Interview Process
- Formal interview and lesson observation to take place after 1/2 term
- School keen to move quickly for the right person asap
If you’re looking for a rewarding, well-supported role in a fantastic school, with flexibility and variety built into the timetable, this is an opportunity not to miss.
INDTEA
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: From £60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you hold QTS?
- Have you held a role with leadership responsibilities?
- What is your social science specialism?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
