Head of Humanities
Outwood Academy Kirkby, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7DH11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 November 2025
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: Monday - Friday 32.5 hours per week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L1 - L5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Outwood Academy Kirkby seeks a highly effective and strategic leader to assume the critical role of Head of Humanities.This post requires an experienced, dynamic professionalideally a Geography specialist,dedicated to ensuring exceptional educational outcomes across History and Geography. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, and rigorous assessment of a high-quality curriculum, driving continuous improvement in teaching standards and student attainment. With the support of Trust leads you will lead and manage a dedicated team, fostering an environment of academic excellence and professional development.We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student attainment, achievement and social and emotional development.As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious individuals who will add value to our Academy in both academic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning and success beyond the classroom.
What the school offers its staff
Outwood Academy Kirkby has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and committed individual to join us as a Head of Humanities. If you have the skills and determination to make a significant difference in the lives of our students and share our single goal of 'Students First', we want to hear from you.
Welcome from the Principal
Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Kirkby.
Situated near Nottingham and Mansfield, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child. As one of the newest academies in the Trust, we have already achieved significant progress: our outcomes are in the top 1% nationally for school transformations, with a progress score uplift of over 1.5 in just two years. We have also seen a 5.5% year-on-year rise in student attendance and are looking forward to moving into a brand-new state-of-the-art building.
Our incredible team is dedicated and passionate, motivated by the transformative power of education and a deep commitment to the community. We value collaboration, innovation, and a growth mindset to provide the best learning experience for every child.
As part of the Outwood Family we are committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for making a real difference.
Further information about the job
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
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About Outwood Academy Kirkby
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 546 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Outwood Academy Kirkby website
- Email address
- r.renshaw@kirkby.outwood.com
Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson
Principal: Andrew Scruby
We are a 11-16 academy based in the market town of Kirkby-in-Ashfield, on the eastern edge of the Erewash Valley which separates Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. We became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2022 and are yet to be inspected by Ofsted.
We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.
We believe that learning should be both enjoyable and enriching. With a holistic view of education, we aim to create a safe and secure learning community that encourages healthy and sustainable lifestyles and empowers students to pursue career pathways they will find stimulating and deeply rewarding.
As we continue to improve and progress, help to take us to the next level.
We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.
All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.
Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Kirkby
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.renshaw@kirkby.outwood.com.
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