28 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    20 April 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    23 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Humanities

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main Pay Range/Upper Pay range

Additional allowances

TLR 1 £10,174

What skills and experience we're looking for

Curriculum Team Leader – Humanities (Geography & History)

Full Time Permanent

Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range plus TLR1- £10,174

Required September 2026

The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint an inspirational and talented Curriculum Team Leader of Humanities (Geography and History), the leadership of Humanities includes a 2nd in charge (2 i/c) of the team who is a History specialist.

Applications from colleagues who have successful experience as KS3 & KS4 Geography specialists are particularly welcome, however strong applications from colleagues with a History teaching background will also be considered.

This is a great time to be joining our school as we continue to build on our significant strengths and successes. We offer a school which is welcoming and supported by a dynamic CPD lead SLT and with colleagues who are enthusiastic and committed to achieving the best for students.

You should have a passion for challenging students to achieve their best possible outcomes through inclusive learning and be able to teach across the ability range from KS3 to KS4.

The successful candidate will:

  • have a clear vision for Humanities teaching, learning and development

  • be an exceptional classroom practitioner with a proven track record in raising achievement and attainment
  • be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards
  • be able to think strategically, creatively and analytically
  • enjoy responsibility and lead confidently
  • have humour, perspective and an ability to bring out the best in others
  • support extra-curricular activities and opportunities

What the school offers its staff

This is a great opportunity to join the school and lead our team to its future success. The Humanities team is currently made up of 5 full time staff.

If you have enthusiasm, strong subject knowledge and a passion for teaching, this position provides an opportunity to make a difference and an opportunity to work collaboratively in a successful team.

To find out more please email; head@bhbs.hereford.sch.uk

Please note only shortlisted successful candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview and all applicants should complete a Bishop’s application form as we do not accept CVs.

All applications are to be sent by email only to head@bhbs.hereford.sch.uk

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 20th April 2026

Interviews: Thursday 23rd April 2026

SIAMS Inspection November 2025

‘Strong leadership drives the school vision’

‘The school is … enabling pupils and adults to flourish’

‘The needs of students …are met with compassion, enabling them to thrive’

‘By shaping a broad, creative and inclusive curriculum, leaders bring the school’s vision to life’

This post carries a requirement for an Enhanced disclosure (under the provisions of the Police Act 1997). The school will require you to give permission to carry out a disclosure.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

This post carries a requirement for an Enhanced disclosure (under the provisions of the Police Act 1997). The school will require you to give permission to carry out a disclosure.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1091 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School website
Email address
head@bhbs.hereford.sch.uk
Phone number
01432 347501
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