Curriculum Leader of Humanities

Manor High School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4FU

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  21st August 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Humanities, Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £57,418.00 - £63,381.00 Annually (Actual) LPR5 to LPR9

Curriculum Leader of Humanities job summary

Curriculum Leader of Humanities

Preferred Specialism - Geography or Religious Education

If you are seeking a new opportunity, leading a passionate and dedicated team in a thriving, successful school, this could be the position for you. The role of Curriculum Leader of Humanities, is an excellent opportunity for someone to work in a school that considers Humanities to be part of the core offer to students. It is a key role and one that will require a leader committed to the development of themselves, students and staff. Opportunities to join our middle leadership team are rare. We have a strong and experienced team of curriculum leaders who will offer the successful candidate significant levels of peer support. Expectations are high, as are the rewards.

About us

Manor High School is an exceptional 11-16 school based in Oadby, Leicestershire. It continues to be one of the highest achieving schools in Leicestershire and beyond. This exceptional achievement comes from the hard-work and dedication of all staff. With around 950 students, we benefit from a culturally diverse population and a body of students who are well-motivated, with very high aspirations. Outcomes in the department reflect the same high standards of achievement and make a positive contribution to whole school outcomes.

We are a school that is committed to a 1-2-1 iPad scheme. This enhances learning hugely in the Humanities department and has been well received by students and staff alike. Full training will be given to the successful candidate using both internal and external experts, including our own Apple Learning Coach within the Department.

Our school revolves around our four core values: Excellence, Inspiration, Resilience and Respect. These are reflected by staff and students in all that we do and all that we are and you will find our students are eager to learn and who share our passion for education.

Please refer to our candidate information pack to learn more about the OAK Employee Benefits.

As a school, we will support your own professional learning and development. Each member of teaching staff is allocated an instructional coach who will work with them to develop their practice.

For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact our HR Manager Nicola Savill, or click apply now.

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).

We reserve the right to interview early for the right candidate. Please submit your application as soon as possible.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Manor High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 926 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Manor High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manor-high-school-leicester

We are an inclusive, fully comprehensive school. We welcome students from all backgrounds, of all faiths or none and of all abilities from Oadby and the surrounding area. Our students are high-achieving. They feel safe
and enjoy learning in a happy and supportive environment.

Here at Manor High we are relentless in our mission to ensure that all pupils receive an excellent education that leads to real choice in life. In addition to ensuring excellent qualifications that surpass national averages, we are committed to our pupils, supporting them to flourish as individuals ready for life beyond Manor High. Our objective is to create excellent people who have excellent qualifications. We offer our pupils this commitment to excellence based on high-quality teaching and a wide range of experiences beyond the classroom.

Our collective mission through our school is to encourage pupils to become highly ambitious, successful citizens who are well positioned to create a better world. We set unapologetically high expectations,
challenging our pupils to believe in their ability and have the choice in life they truly deserve. We ensure our pupils are at the forefront of tomorrow.

Our Core Values of Excellence, Inspiration, Respect and Resilience were chosen by staff, parents, governors and, of course, the children who are at the heart of everything we do at Manor High.

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