Deputy Head of Faculty - Humanities

Join Our Ambitious, Forward-Thinking School

Herne Bay High School is seeking a dynamic and inspiring Deputy Head of Faculty – Humanities to join our passionate team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced teacher to support the strategic leadership of our Humanities Faculty across Key Stages 3–5, ensuring a broad, ambitious, and coherently sequenced curriculum that develops confident, curious, and high-achieving students.

As Deputy Head of Faculty, you will play a key role in shaping the quality of teaching, securing strong academic outcomes, and promoting excellent progression for all students. You will work closely with the Head of Faculty to lead, inspire, and support a dedicated team of teachers.

• Support the development of a knowledge-rich, ambitious Humanities curriculum from KS3 to KS5.
• Ensure curriculum sequencing builds cumulative substantive and disciplinary knowledge.
• Promote high expectations and academic rigour for all students, including disadvantaged, SEND, and high prior attainers.
• Model outstanding classroom practice and support colleagues in delivering evidence-informed lessons.
• Lead initiatives to develop literacy, extended writing, and subject-specific vocabulary.
• Monitor and analyse student progress to inform targeted interventions and improve outcomes.

• Deputise for the Head of Faculty when required.
• Lead a designated faculty priority area (e.g., assessment, literacy, KS3 development).
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and sharing best practice.
• Contribute to performance management, faculty improvement planning, and inspection readiness.

• Support high standards of behaviour, engagement, and attendance across the faculty.
• Contribute to school events, open evenings, Sixth Form recruitment, and transition planning.
• Uphold and promote the ethos, values, and safeguarding standards of Herne Bay High School.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven record of strong classroom practice across the secondary age range
• Experience teaching GCSE and A Level (or equivalent KS5 qualification)
• Evidence of raising attainment at examination level
  
  Strong understanding of curriculum design and sequencing
• Ability to analyse performance data and implement effective interventions
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding

• Experience of leading a key stage or subject area
• Experience supporting inspection readiness or deep dive preparation
• Experience mentoring Early Career Teachers
• Understanding of university admissions processes and competitive pathways

At Herne Bay High School, we are committed to providing high-quality education for every student. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on student achievement, work collaboratively with a talented team, and contribute to an ambitious, supportive school community.

If you are passionate about Humanities, leadership, and making a difference in students’ lives, we would love to hear from you.

Send your completed application form to jemma.lowry
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