Location: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Start Date: September 2025 Salary: MPS/UPS TLR Are you an innovative and ambitious Social Sciences teacher looking to shape an engaging, inclusive curriculum? Do you want to lead a department that makes a real impact on students’ understanding of the world? The Role An Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ comprehensive school in Buckingham is seeking a Curriculum Lead for Social Sciences to drive forward an engaging curriculum across Sociology, Psychology, and Politics. This is an opportunity to enhance student engagement, introduce innovative teaching strategies, and develop interdisciplinary learning across the Social Sciences. Why Join This School? Diverse & Engaged Students: Inspire students from a range of backgrounds to develop a deep understanding of society, politics, and human behaviour. Commitment to Excellence: Join a school with a track record of outstanding Social Sciences results and student-led initiatives. Career Progression: Take advantage of leadership training, mentoring, and CPD opportunities to further your career. Collaborative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking faculty that values cross-curricular collaboration and real-world applications. Cutting-Edge Resources: Access to modern digital tools, case study databases, and guest speakers from social research fields. Your Responsibilities Lead the strategic development of the Social Sciences curriculum, ensuring academic depth and real-world relevance. Teach Sociology, Psychology, or Politics to KS3 to KS5 students, fostering critical debate and independent inquiry. Guide staff training, curriculum mapping, and innovative pedagogy across the department. Strengthen links with universities, policymakers, and research institutions to enhance learning. Promote diverse perspectives and inclusive teaching strategies, ensuring that all students feel represented and engaged. Who We’re Looking For A qualified Social Sciences teacher (QTS) with expertise in at least one of the key disciplines (Sociology, Psychology, Politics). A proactive leader who can implement creative teaching approaches and curriculum innovation. A collaborative educator who enjoys mentoring colleagues and sharing best practices. Someone committed to developing students’ understanding of society and inspiring future change-makers. How to Apply If you’re ready to lead a dynamic Social Sciences department in a high-performing school, apply now by submitting your CV.