Deputy Head of Humanities

Grace Academy Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8QJ

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  3 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Citizenship, Geography, History, Humanities, Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hrs per week - Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS1 - UPS3
• Pay scale: M1 - M9
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2B

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a talented and ambitious Deputy Head of Humanities to work alongside the Head of Humanities. The faculty consists of: Geography, History, RE, Citizenship. PSHE/CR across KS3, KS4 & KS5. The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and a thorough understanding of curricular content and delivery.

• Ability to teach Geography or History to at least A level is desirable.
• The post holder will lead in the design and delivery of an engaging, challenging and progressive curriculum that inspires students to appreciate the subjects and their application.
• We are looking to appoint an inspirational practitioner who has 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.
• QTS

What the school offers its staff

Teacher & support staff pension schemes Continuous Professional Development

(CPD)

Training School Alliance

Networking opportunities

Specsavers Eyecare Voucher

Flu vaccine

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Medicash - Health Cash Plan:

• 24/7 GP Appointments & prescription services
• Dental treatment
• Optical care
• Physiotherapy
• Skinvision - skin health tracker
• A range of essential healthcare expenses
• Exclusive discounts on shopping & travel

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.

Main Duties

To support the Head of Humanities in the development of outstanding teaching pedagogy within the Humanities department

To develop the learning environment so as to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners in relation to the Academy mission and to ensure inclusiveness and equality of opportunity

To monitor and report progress on achievement of targets and take appropriate action to ensure that students potential is met

To manage the development of flexible methods of curriculum delivery and learning styles to contribute to raising standards within the learning area

To work with the Head of Humanities to review curricula for the subjects within the faculty

To work with the Head of Humanities to consider and adapt the curricula for each year group within all subject areas

To work with the Head of Humanities on syllabus, resources and examination boards for all subject areas

To lead development and change (where required) within the subject(s) alongside other colleagues within the learning area

To work with the Head of Humanities to take an overview of the quality of provision and plan interventions where required

To carry out other reasonable duties as directed by the line Manager

Commitment to safeguarding

Tove Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check.

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Pack Deputy Head of Hums.pdf - 2.25 MB (opens in new tab)

About Grace Academy Darlaston

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1068 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grace Academy Darlaston website
• Email address: GADRecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 0121 568 3300
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grace-academy-darlaston

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Arranging a visit to Grace Academy Darlaston

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email GADRecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk.

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