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Head of Humanities

Grace Academy Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8QJ

This job expired on 31 March 2025

• 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

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

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.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Head of Hums GAD Recruitment Pack March 2025pdf.pdf - 2.5 MB (opens in new tab)

About Grace Academy Darlaston

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1068 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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grace-academy-darlaston

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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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