Head of Faculty: Humanities
The Rudheath Senior Academy, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7DT16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
30 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
14 September 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: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Main/Upper Pay Scale for Teachers + Teaching and Learning Responsibility 2C
What skills and experience we're looking for
Rudheath Senior Academy is seeking to appoint an ambitious, passionate and highly effective Head of Humanities Faculty to lead and develop our Humanities provision. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner with strong leadership skills to drive excellence across History, Geography and Religious Education, ensuring that all students receive a high-quality and inspiring education.
We are looking for an individual who shares our commitment to raising aspirations, securing strong outcomes and providing exceptional learning experiences for every student.
As the Head of Faculty: Humanities at Rudheath Senior Academy, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership and management of the Humanities Department.
- Ensure the delivery of an engaging and rigorous curriculum that inspires all learners.
- Support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
- Drive outstanding teaching and learning practices to ensure excellent student outcomes.
- Foster a culture of high expectations, creativity, and academic excellence.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to contribute to whole-school initiatives.
What the school offers its staff
NWAT believes that an aspirational and inspirational education is the right of every child. Our success is driven by a commitment to relentlessly work to improve standards and outcomes for our pupils.
As specialists in providing high-quality education, we are passionate about supporting schools within their communities and helping to ensure outstanding learning opportunities for every child.
As part of NWAT we believe that the best possible education can only be provided if children are happy, well-fed and well-cared for. We understand that children learn best through experiences and that skills should be learned through fun, excitement and challenges. Residentials, swimming, inter-school sports and special days out take pride of place on all of the Trust school calendars.
For our staff, we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Enrolment to the Medicash Proactive Health Plan to help with costs of everyday healthcare.
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Accredited counsellor to offer wellbeing support for all staff.
- Positive recognition culture.
- Bespoke professional development opportunities.
- Open door policy for communication across the Trust.
- Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of NWAT.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Rudheath Senior Academy is committed to providing a secure environment for pupils where children feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is everyone’s responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North West Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS is required.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About The Rudheath Senior Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 576 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@rudheathsenioracademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01606 42515
Rudheath Senior Academy is an 11-16 secondary school providing a broad and balanced education to the communities of Rudheath, Lostock Gralam, Wincham, Northwich and Winsford.
We are a community-focused school, with pupils, parents and staff developing strong relationships over the course of five years. Our large school campus allows us to offer a wide range of subjects and opportunities beyond the classroom.
At the centre of our culture are two key values – Excellence and Kindness. Throughout all aspects of school life, we are proud of the high standards our children hold, and the personal development they make between Year 7 and Year 11. We are equally proud of the way we help our young people grow into responsible and respectful adults. Through Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education, Drama, Dance, Music, P.E., a caring and supportive pastoral system and a wealth of clubs and activities, we seek to fulfil our overarching Trust ethos:
“Opening Children’s Eyes to the Wonderful World of Possibilities“
Arranging a visit to The Rudheath Senior Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@rudheathsenioracademy.org.uk.
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