Faculty Leader - Humanities

Harrogate Grammar School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0DZ

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  22 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Humanities
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Salary In line with national payscales + TLR 1b equivalent to £ 14,208 per annum

Faculty Leader - Humanities job summary

Permanent. Full time, Monday - Friday.

Discover Humanities at Harrogate Grammar School HERE

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and effective Faculty Leader of Humanities to join our supportive and collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring leader who is passionate about working with colleagues to drive excellence and make a real difference for young people.

You will lead and manage Humanities subjects staff and resources within a faculty that values teamwork ambition and continuous improvement. Working alongside committed professionals you will play a key role in creating a positive learning culture where high quality teaching thrives and every student is supported to achieve their best. This role offers the opportunity to shape provision build strong relationships and contribute to a school community united in its pursuit of excellence.

About our School

At Harrogate Grammar School we provide a positive and inclusive environment where every student is supported to thrive, academically, personally and socially. Our talented, engaging and supportive staff build strong relationships with students, families and the wider community, creating a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. We also provide opportunities for professional development, ensuring our team continually grows and evolves.

Harrogate Grammar School is part of the Red Kite Learning Trust, whose mission is to nurture ambition, deliver excellence and enrich children’s lives. This is achieved by fostering our shared values of collaboration, integrity and respect. Together, we are committed to delivering excellence across all areas of school life.

Guided by our vision of ‘Excellence for All’ and our core REACH values: Respect, Excellence, Adventure, Commitment, and Honesty. We cultivate an ethos of ambition, kindness and mutual respect.

Our broad and balanced curriculum is enriched by diverse opportunities beyond the classroom, including music, sport, debating, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, school productions and sustainability initiatives. These experiences help students develop confidence, character and a lifelong love of learning.

Our aim is for every student to enjoy their school experience, build lasting friendships, leaving our school as well-rounded, resilient individuals who are ready to contribute positively to society.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous benefits, rewards and discounts: Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Harrogate Grammar School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• An inspiring and supportive leader, able to motivate and develop a team of staff through collaboration high expectations and shared ambition.
• Committed to excellence, with the drive to raise standards of teaching learning and outcomes across all Humanities subjects.
• Strategic and organised, effectively leading curriculum development managing resources and using data to secure continuous improvement.
• Student focused and values driven, with a strong belief in inclusion community and ensuring success is achievable for every learner.

Next Steps

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Louise Addison at AddisonL@hgs.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

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

At the heart of excellence Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools.

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 Harrogate Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 2070 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harrogate Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harrogate-grammar-school

Harrogate Grammar School is an ‘outstanding’ state 11-18 mixed comprehensive school rich in history, dating back to 1903. With over 2000 students and 260 staff at our school, our reputation for excellence is widely recognised and we have an absolute commitment to ensuring that all our young people benefit from what the school has to offer. Every child really does matter and we work hard to encourage students to be the best that they can be. We want all our students to become kind, healthy, knowledgeable and productive individuals who go on and make a profound contribution to society.

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