Job title: Subject Lead
Contract type: Permanent
Location & Salary: AQA Manchester: £46,500-£53,000
Location & Salary: AQA Milton Keynes or Guildford: £48,000-£55,500
Working Arrangements: Hybrid - at least two days per week in the office or with a customer; national travel and overnight stays maybe required.
AQA: The National Leading Provider of AS and A Level Sociology
Join AQA, the UK's leading provider of AS and A Level Sociology qualifications and help shape the future of learning through your subject expertise and leadership. As Subject Lead for Sociology and Citizenship, you'll support teachers and students, influence subject-level stakeholders such as associations and learned societies and collaborate within a dedicated Subject Support team of seven.
Purpose
As Subject Lead for Sociology and Citizenship, you will support customers, retain and grow market share, and influence the direction of Sociology and Citizenship education across the UK. You'll provide internal consultancy, customer insight, and manage relationships with external stakeholders, while representing AQA nationally and collaborating with colleagues in your team.
Key responsibilities
* Responsible for planning and delivery of customer support for Sociology and Citizenship qualifications.
* Represent AQA nationally to share feedback, prepare for future exam series, and gather insight.
* Collaborate with the wider Subject Support team to share best practice, support cross-subject initiatives, and contribute to a positive, inclusive working environment.
* Engage with and influence subject associations, learned societies, and internal teams (such as Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Customer Training and Events) to build advocacy, inform developments, and drive customer experience.
* Lead and support projects or workstreams within Customer and Product, maximising development opportunities and sharing best practice with your Subject Support colleagues.
* Use relevant systems, reports, and dashboards to plan and record delivery, set and achieve challenging goals, and monitor progress.
* Provide both stakeholder and customer insight to inform current and future developments.
You'll thrive in this role if you:
* Are a practising AS or A Level Sociology teacher (currently or within the last two years).
* Have an excellent understanding of Sociology, specifications, and current pedagogy.
* Are willing to develop your knowledge of Citizenship (full support and knowledge transfer provided).
* Demonstrate inclusive leadership and effective stakeholder management skills.
* Communicate clearly and effectively, with excellent presentation and training abilities.
* Have a continuous improvement mindset, able to interpret data to inform decision making and monitor impact.
* Are skilled at influencing and brand advocacy.
* Can travel nationally and stay overnight as required.
What's in It for you
* A unique opportunity to represent AQA and influence Sociology and Citizenship education nationally.
* Flexible, hybrid working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance.
* 35-hour week, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure).
* Excellent benefits package, including a generous pension, private medical insurance, health cash plan, electric vehicle leasing, and volunteering days.
* Modern offices and a collaborative, inclusive culture where we value culture add.
* Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and support from a team committed to your wellbeing.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone-regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background-is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Application Process
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Application deadline: Wednesday 1st October.
Pre-screen call with the Recruiter, followed by;
First stage: Teams Interviews with a pre-set scenario - 9th and 10th October
Second stage : Face to Face with a presentation - 17th and 21st October
Decisions: Made in time for the end of the October half-term break.
The successful candidate will ideally start on or before January 2026.
Contact and Further Information
If you've got questions about the role or just want to get a feel for what it's like to work at AQA, we'd love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out to one of our recruitment team for an informal chat. We're looking forward to hearing from you