Head of Humanities

Head of Humanities

Secondary School – Redbridge
Permanent | Full-time | Start:
September 2026
Salary: £37,870 – £70,473 per year (M1 – Leadership Scale, Negotiable, Outer London)

A high‑achieving secondary school in Redbridge is seeking an ambitious and inspiring Head of Humanities to lead a successful and collaborative faculty from September 2026. This is a full‑time, permanent leadership opportunity ideal for a driven Humanities specialist-whether your expertise lies in History, Geography, RE, or Social Sciences-with the vision and capability to raise standards and shape an engaging curriculum across KS3-KS5.

You will play a key role in strategic planning, driving teaching & learning, supporting staff, and ensuring that Humanities subjects continue to thrive.

• Lead and develop the Humanities faculty across KS3-KS5
• Oversee curriculum design, assessment, and delivery across all Humanities subjects
• Drive improvements in progress, attainment, and student engagement
• Support, mentor, and line‑manage departmental staff
• Lead quality assurance, including learning walks, observations, and data analysis
• Coordinate enrichment, trips, cross‑curricular projects, and wider-school initiatives
• Contribute to whole‑school development and strategic planning

• Strong subject expertise in one or more Humanities disciplines
• Confident teaching at KS3-KS5 (KS5 preferred)
• Experience contributing to or leading curriculum development
• A track record of raising outcomes and driving high standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A commitment to inclusion, academic excellence, and collaborative working

• Vibrant, well‑resourced Humanities faculty
• Supportive and forward‑thinking senior leadership team
• Excellent professional development and leadership opportunities
  
  Outstanding behaviour and strong community ethos
• Competitive Outer London salary: £37,870 – £70,473

If you’re a passionate Humanities specialist ready to lead and inspire, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now for a September 2026 start.

For more information, please contact Career Teachers.

All applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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