Head of Humanities
Grace Academy Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8QJThis job expired on 31 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
31 March 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
18 March 2025
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
- Geography, History, Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - M9
Additional allowances
TLR 1a
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a talented and ambitious Head of Humanities to lead either Geography or History as a subject and the leaders of other departments within the faculty: 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 GCSE level is essential. The post holder will lead in the design and delivery of an engaging, challenging and progressive curriculum that inspires students to appreciate the subject and its 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.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Benefits:
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
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Grace Academy Darlaston
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1028 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
Academy
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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