Job Title: Head of Humanities

Location: South Gloucestershire

Pay: Dependent on experience, equivalent to M1–UPS3 plus TLR 2BB

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 32.5 hours per week

Start Date: 2026

The opportunity

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an ambitious and values‑driven Head of Humanities to lead and shape a high‑performing department across Key Stages 3 and 4.

You’ll take responsibility for curriculum design, teaching and learning, assessment and standards, while inspiring and supporting a committed team of Humanities teachers. This is a pivotal middle‑leadership role with real scope to influence outcomes, culture and student experience.

Experience as a History specialist is desirable, but applications are welcomed from candidates across the Humanities disciplines who bring strong subject knowledge and a shared commitment to excellence and inclusion.

About you

• Strong subject knowledge across Humanities and an understanding of current curriculum developments
• Proven, successful teaching experience across KS3 and KS4
• Leadership capability, with the confidence to motivate staff and drive improvement through data‑informed practice
• Excellent communication and organisation skills, enabling strong relationships with staff, students and the wider community
• A commitment to reflective practice, professional development and continuous improvement
• A clear passion for inclusion, equality and safeguarding, ensuring all students are supported to succeed

Applicants are encouraged to review the full job description and person specification prior to applying.

The setting

You’ll be joining a well‑established secondary setting with a strong local reputation, serving a diverse community and holding high aspirations for every learner. The culture is supportive, compassionate and inclusive, with a strong focus on student voice, belonging and personal development alongside academic success.

Staff are committed to creating an environment where students are engaged, challenged and inspired, and where diversity is celebrated as a strength.

Safeguarding

This role involves regulated activity with children and carries significant safeguarding responsibility. Appointment is subject to enhanced DBS clearance, barred list checks and full safer recruitment procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is a shared responsibility across the organisation.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the current website for further details.