Subject Leader of Sociology

Temporary for One Year

Full Time

TLR 2A

MPS / UPS

Closing date 8am on Monday 26th January 2026

Start date Easter 2026

We are looking to appoint an exceptional, highly motivated and forward‑thinking Subject Leader of Sociology to join our vibrant, supportive and expanding school community on a one‑year temporary basis. We seek a colleague with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards and driving academic achievement.

Join us and you will be part of a fantastic Post 16 team who believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other. Together, we strive for excellence as we develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning, while strengthening and expanding our A‑level Sociology provision across Years 12 and 13.

Horsforth School is no ordinary School, join us and you’ll see what we mean. No role in Horsforth School is ‘just a job’, you will become part of a team who work to support and develop our amazing students whilst giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your own career. We are very proud of our outstanding, highly motivated and enthusiastic staff team and strongly believe that working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other achieves great things and allows us to develop innovative teaching and learning strategies.

Our vision is ‘Opportunity and Achievement for All’ – creating opportunities and supporting achievement for our students and colleagues alike. 

Horsforth School’s results speak for themselves – GCSE and A Level results are consistently well above the national averages and in 2022, 2023 and 2024 the school had the best state school A Level results in the whole of Leeds.

In addition, Horsforth School was named the 4th best comprehensive school in the North in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.

We are also delighted to be able to offer the following staff incentives and recognise the importance of activities outside of the classroom for staff wellbeing:

  • Extracurricular activities
  • Exciting trips and visits
  • Free access to an onsite gym and opportunity to join the staff football team
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Regular staff voice
  • Buzzing and lively staffroom/work hubs
  • Cover Pool – allows teaching staff access to an amount of flexible working per academic year
  • Amazing onsite catering with regular all staff breakfasts and seasonal events
  • New Sixth Form building with onsite coffee shop ‘Common Grounds’
  • Onsite car parking/excellent public transport links with local train station providing easy access from Leeds and Harrogate
  • Dedicated investment in physical and mental wellbeing
  • Access to Vivup – an Employee Assistance Programme with confidential employee support available everyday 24/7 for counselling and any concerns such as bereavement, mental health support, debt, legal issues. 
  • Recognise the importance of a good work/life balance

Located in North-West Leeds, the school is just five miles from the city centre with its thriving retail, leisure and cultural facilities, yet on the edge of open countryside. York, Harrogate and the Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach.

If you’d like to find out more, please call 0113 226 5454. Or for full details and to download an application form, please visit www.horsforthschool.org and click on the vacancies tab or email recruitment@horsforthschool.org.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment.  Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.