Director of Humanities
St George's Church of England Foundation School, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2LH9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
7 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Citizenship, French, Geography, History, Humanities, Law, Psychology, Religious education, Sociology, Spanish
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday 8.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday - Thursday 8.30am - 3.30pm Friday 8.30am - 2.40pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership scale, L8 - L12
What skills and experience we're looking for
St George’s Church of England Foundation School is seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Director of Learning – Foundation Subjects to join our Extended Leadership Team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding middle leader or aspiring senior leader to shape curriculum intent, drive high standards of teaching and learning, and secure excellent outcomes for all pupils across our Foundation subjects:History, Geography, Religious Education, Citizenship, Modern Foreign Languages, Personal Development, Applied Law, Psychology and Sociology. The successful candidate will teach Geography.
As a Church of England school, we are proud of our inclusive ethos and strong community values. All staff are expected to actively support and promote our vision and to be fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
The Role
The Director of Learning will lead and manage teaching and learning across the Foundation subjects, ensuring strong curriculum design, effective implementation and measurable impact.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and developing teachers across History, Geography, RE, Citizenship, MFL, Personal Development, Applied Law, Psychology and Sociology to raise attainment and achievement.
Designing and reviewing a curriculum that reflects national requirements and supports clear progression.
Monitoring teaching, learning and assessment to ensure consistency and high standards, including moderation and mock examinations.
Using national, local and school data to evaluate performance and implement targeted intervention.
Ensuring accurate tracking, reporting and examination entries.
Managing departmental budgets and resources effectively.
Contributing to whole-school leadership and ongoing school improvement.
The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner in Geography with a proven track record of impact, strong analytical skills and the ability to inspire both staff and students. You will demonstrate high expectations, effective leadership experience and a commitment to inclusive practice.
Information about the school
St George’s Church of England Foundation School is a mixed all-through school for pupils aged 4–19, proudly judged as Good by Ofsted.
With a strong and distinctive Christian ethos, we are passionate about improving the life chances of every child in our care. Our vision — “Every moment, every day, every individual counts” — guides all aspects of school life and ensures a nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils and staff can thrive.
Our school benefits from modern, state-of-the-art facilities across both our Primary and Secondary phases and sits at the heart of the Broadstairs community. We are deeply committed to serving and supporting our local area, and our staff share a genuine passion for making a positive difference in the lives of our pupils.
At St George’s, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles at the school are classified as regulated activity. Therefore, an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred list information is required for all successful applicants. If you are shortlisted, please be aware that we will also conduct an online search as part of our safeguarding procedures.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
A strong culture of professional development and leadership progression.
A committed and hardworking staff body.
The opportunity to shape curriculum and influence whole-school improvement at leadership level.
2 week October break
Early finish on a Friday
Further information about the job
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 KCSiE guidance. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check. Shortlisted candidates will have an online search as part of our safeguarding procedures.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Data is processed in line with current regulations - privacy notice can be found at www.stgeorges-school.org.uk.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About St George's Church of England Foundation School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 19
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1616 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St George's Church of England Foundation School website
- Email address
- emmacowin@st-georgescofe-thanet.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01843 609023
St George’s Church of England Foundation School is a mixed all through school with pupils from age 4 – 19 judged as Good by Ofsted.
The school has a distinct Christian ethos and is passionate about improving the life chances of all children in its care through its vision of “Every moment, every day, every individual counts”. The school has modern state of the art facilities across both Primary and Secondary and is at the centre of the community.
We are passionate about our community and the pupils in our care.
St George’s Church of England Foundation School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All positions at the school are catergorised as regulated activity, therefore an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants. If you are shortlisted we will complete an online search as part of our safeguarding procedures.
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