Head of Sociology

Closing date: 12 April 2026

Interview date: 19 April 2026

Job details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and enthusiastic leader of learning to lead our successful Sociology department from September 2026. Come and help us shape the future!

Contract: Permanent, Pat-time (min. 0.8) or Full-time

Salary: Up to £60,705, depending on qualifications and experience

Closing date: Monday 13 April 2026 at 9am

Interview date: Monday 20 April 2026

About this role

The person appointed will be highly organised, driven, and open to innovation and new ways of working. They will be capable of teaching to a high academic standard, will be strongly committed to the learning and well-being of young people, and will be able to demonstrate and/or develop excellent leadership skills.

Recently rated ‘outstanding’ again, Hills Road Sixth Form College continues to enjoy a strong national reputation for excellence in education. In part, this is because we continually review and refine our practice to enhance the experiences of our students and staff. We also appreciate that academic success requires a happy, healthy and caring community, and our coaching culture ensures that the wellbeing of our students and staff is at the heart of all we do.


To apply, please complete Parts 1 and 2 of the application form. When completing Part 1, you will be required to upload your CV and a Supporting Statement of Application. Once you have submitted Part 1, please proceed to Part 2 (Equality and Diversity Monitoring).

Where students and staff thrive together

A community like no other

Hills Road Sixth Form College is one of the UK’s leading sixth forms — but what truly defines us is our people and our ethos. We combine high achievement with deep commitment and care.

Our students are curious, ambitious, and engaged with the world around them. Our staff share a culture of trust, professionalism and collaboration, creating a workplace that is both dynamic and deeply supportive.

Located in the heart of Cambridge, we benefit from an extraordinary network of educational and community partnerships. For the right leader, Hills Road offers not only an outstanding institution to guide but a community to belong to. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of post-16 education in Cambridgeshire.

Hills provides such a relaxed and welcoming environment where you are treated like an adult. All the staff are so experienced and knowledgeable, supporting you every step of the way, and they have our best interests at heart!

Alex, Year 13

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If your skills and experience match our vision for this role, we encourage you to apply.

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Our values

More information

Below, you will find more information about our staff benefits, safeguarding, including our Child Protection Policy, and about being an equal opportunities employer. 

We offer a wide range of competitive benefits, including a generous pension scheme, free use of the College's sporting facilities, free on-site parking, a cycle to work scheme and discounts on all our Adult Education courses.

About us

from our ethos and wider community to our performance, sport and adult education offer, and facilities.

We hope this has helped to convey some of the qualities which make Hills Road Sixth Form College a stimulating and rewarding place in which to work and learn. If your application is successful, you will experience a College which enjoys a happy and purposeful atmosphere and a unique blend of opportunity, quality and achievement.