Subject Leader of Psychology and Sociology

Dates: Apply by: 15th June 2026 Interviews: WB 15th June 2026 Start date: Autumn Term Salary: MPS / UPS (+ NST payment £600) MLR: £3,500 Location: Nishkam High School, Birmingham, B19 2LF Contract type: Full-time Contract term: Permanent/Fixed-Term School Size: 675 including 105 in the Sixth Form We are seeking to appoint a talented and committed middle leader to join our high-performing, virtues-led school. With strong outcomes; our Progress 8 score has averaged +0.90 for seven years, putting us consistently in the top ten percent of schools nationally. At Key Stage 5, we constantly secure an average grade of B-. We provide a fully resourced curriculum, and an environment where teachers can focus on delivering excellent lessons and securing strong progress for all pupils. Unique features of this role are: · The opportunity to work in a high-performing school with a strong track record of pupil outcomes and proactive approach to staff wellbeing. · A fully resourced, well-sequenced curriculum that supports high-quality teaching and reduces unnecessary workload. · A bespoke programme of professional development aligned to your career stage and ambitions. · A clear and consistent approach to behaviour that enables a calm, purposeful learning environment. · Opportunities to collaborate across the Trust and contribute to wider curriculum development and leadership. · A bespoke CPD package relevant to the successful candidate’s career stage. About the School: Nishkam High School is high-performing, virtues-led institution with a strong track record of pupil outcomes. Expectations of behaviour, conduct and scholarship are consistently high, creating a calm and purposeful environment in which all pupils can achieve. The school is grounded in a distinctive virtues-led, multi-faith ethos, where pupils are encouraged to strive for academic excellence whilst developing compassion, humility and a sense of service to others. We serve diverse communities and are committed