About The School
Regents Park Community College is a thriving secondary school based in Southampton. Regents Park was judged 'good' in its last inspection in all areas [March 2024], and our key ethos strands of Respect, Pride, Challenge and Creativity underpin the values of everything we do.
Regents Park has a tradition of high academic expectation, nurtured by a culture which values achievement in all activities. We fully support the development of each child to achieve success, gain self-confidence and be equipped to be an independent learner.
The Role
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and talented Subject Leader to join our committed and creative school. This vacancy is an exciting opportunity to join our motivated and inspiring team of teaching staff at Regents Park Community College.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Sociology department, ensuring high-quality
* teaching and learning
* Monitor and evaluate the performance of the Sociology curriculum,
* making improvements where necessary
* Provide guidance and support to teachers within the department,
* helping them to develop their practice
* Promote the Sociology subject across the school, raising its profile
* and engaging students
* Contribute to the overall development and success of the school
* Requirements:
* Qualified teacher status
* Extensive experience in teaching Sociology at KS4 and RE at KS3
* Proven track record of delivering consistently good or outstanding
* lessons
* Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Sociology
* Strong leadership and management skills
* Commitment to raising standards and driving school improvement
Desirable Qualities
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
* Willingness to take on new challenges and initiatives
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Commitment to the school's ethos and values
What We Offer
* A professional, hardworking, enthusiastic and supportive team of staff
* totally committed to school improvement and improving results
* Enthusiastic students who are eager to learn and are proud of their
* school
* Opportunities to teach at KS3 and KS4
* A varied staff development programme designed to offer all staff
* opportunities for quality professional development
* Opportunities for involvement in the wider pastoral and extra-
* curricular life of the school
Salary And Application
Mainscale/UPS + TLR2.1 [£3,525.60pa as at ]
For further information or an application pack, please contact Mrs F Hayward, Headteacher's PA on [answerphone facility available] or via email – or download from the school's website
Closing Date: Noon, Thursday 23rd October 2025
Interviews may happen earlier than the closing date by mutual agreement.
This school is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for successful candidates.