St James’s C of E High School 

Head of Social Sciences

MPS T1 – T9 (£31,650 - £49,084)

Plus, TLR 2c £3,391

1.0     FTE

Permanent Contract

Required 1^st September 2025

Are you prepared to work collaboratively and openly for the benefit of young people?

If so, St James’s Church of England School would love to hear from you!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our exceptional, outward looking, oversubscribed high achieving school which welcomes pupils of all abilities.

St James’s is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three High Schools in the MAT – Bury C of E High School, Canon Slade School and Bolton St Catherine’s Academy: sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

Main Duties:

• To provide professional leadership and management for the Social Science Department (sociology/health & social care)
• To be a role model to members of the department, demonstrating excellent teaching and learning in their own practice and providing innovative curriculum thinking to drive the curriculum forward in all linked subjects
• To raise standards across the subject in Teaching and Learning and Curriculum leading to better outcomes for all.
• Where appropriate support with delivery and enrichment within PSHEE.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• Is a great team player, friendly and professional
• Enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff
• Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues
• Will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best
• Has previous experience of working with children aged 11 -16 in an education setting
• Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role

In return we can offer:

• a supportive and encouraging staff team
• a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• fantastic facilities

Application information:

For more information visit our website www.st-james.bolton.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 333000 or by emailing SJ-HR@st-james.bolton.sch.uk

To apply please use the link to complete the application form.

Please do not send CV’s as they will not be considered.

 We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.



Closing date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 @ 9.00am

Interviews: TBC