Faculty Leader - Humanities

Queen Katharine Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6HX

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  16 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Geography, History, Religious Education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR1B (£13,212)

Faculty Leader - Humanities job summary

Faculty Leader - Humanities

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR1B (£13,212)

Site: Queen Katharine Academy

Closing date: 9am on Friday 16th May

Start date: September 2025

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Are you looking for an opportunity to shape the future of humanities at a forward-thinking academy?

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation and professional growth are encouraged?

If so, Queen Katharine Academy is looking for you!

Your role:

As the Faculty Leader for Humanities, you will provide professional leadership and management for the department, ensuring high-quality teaching, effective use of resources, and improved standards of learning and achievement for all learners. You will be accountable for leading, managing, and developing all aspects of educational provision within the department, raising standards and improving outcomes for all learners. You will hold Subject Leaders to account for learner progress within their subjects and develop and enhance the quality of teaching among all staff within the department. Additionally, you will ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant, and differentiated curriculum for learners studying in the department.

You will be part of a dynamic and supportive community committed to excellence in education. You will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team of educators, contribute to the academy's Continuing Professional Development cycle, and play a key role in shaping the future of humanities education. The academy offers a collaborative environment where innovative approaches to teaching and learning are encouraged, and where your professional growth is supported through ongoing training and development opportunities.

Your role will be pivotal in driving the success of the humanities department and ensuring that our students receive the highest quality education. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead with passion and purpose, we encourage you to apply.

We warmly welcome visits from prospective candidates interested in being part of our team.

About us:

Queen Katharine Academy is more than just a school; it's a community dedicated to excellence and innovation. We pride ourselves on creating a culture of success, positivity, and belonging. We offer a diverse and inclusive atmosphere, encouraging professional growth and development. At Queen Katharine Academy, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and are driven by a shared goal of raising standards and achievements. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking academy where your contributions will make a real difference.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.

Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at hrteam@tdet.education

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 keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Queen Katharine Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1675 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queen Katharine Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-katharine-academy

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