Overview

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 may be 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.

Purpose

As Subject Lead for Sociology, you will play a pivotal role in supporting customers, retaining, and growing market share, and influencing the direction of Sociology education across the UK. You will provide internal consultancy, customer insight, and manage relationships with external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in the planning, delivery, and improvement of Sociology qualifications and support, ensuring customer priorities are met.
• Represent AQA nationally through collaboration with stakeholders, centre visits, and Curriculum Connects online meetings to share feedback, prepare for future exam series, and gather insight.
• Use your subject expertise to respond to queries (mainly via email and CRM, triaged by customer services), support customers, and contribute to shaping national education—especially as reforms are introduced.

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 the subject, specifications, and current pedagogy.
• 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

• Unique opportunity to represent AQA and influence Sociology education nationally
• 35-hour week, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure)
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance
• Excellent pension, private medical insurance, health cash plan, EV leasing, volunteering days, and modern offices
• Exposure to impactful work that shapes education across the UK
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where we value culture add
• You’ll be supported by a team committed to your development and 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

Recruitment Agencies

We have a preferred supplier list (PSL) in place.

Unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift. We will not be subject to or liable under your terms and conditions for agency fees.