Curriculum Leader of Humanities

Ruskin Community High School, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7JT

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  14 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 31650 - 49084

Curriculum Leader of Humanities job summary

Ruskin Community High School is seeking to appoint a talented and ambitious Head of Humanities to teach and lead the departments across KS3 and KS4. The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and a thorough understanding of curricular content and delivery.

Ability to teach Geography to GCSE and other humanities subjects, History and RE, to at least KS3 is preferable, but not essential.

 

The post holder will lead in the design and delivery of an engaging and challenging curriculum that inspires students to appreciate the subject and its application.

 

We are looking to appoint inspirational practitioners who have a passion for working with students to help them achieve beyond their aspirations and to also be highly organised, energetic and have the personality and drive to inspire and lead.

 

We would also welcome a colleague that has a presence in the classroom and someone seeking to be part of a strong team and wider school community.

 

We also offer:

·        Up to date classroom technology: Promethean screens in each classroom and teacher laptops updated every 4 years

·        Employee Assistance Programme including Physical and Mental Health support through an external company.

·        Discounted membership at over 15 Everybody leisure venues. This applies to Gym, Swim, Group Fitness classes, Off-Peak Racket sports, Athletics Tracks, Sauna, Steam and Spa.

·        Free in-school Flu Vaccinations and Nurse Health Screening.

·        Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme

If you would like a tour or wider discussion around the role, please contact the school. You can also visit our website.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ruskin Community High School is an equal opportunities employer. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS check, medical and references.

Applying for the job

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

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Ruskin Community High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 730 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ruskin Community High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ruskin-community-high-school

Ruskin is a 'good' secondary school. KS3 and KS4.

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