Head of Humanities

The Arthur Terry School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4RZ

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 47,472.00 - 51,048.00

Head of Humanities job summary

Inspire Excellence. Lead with Purpose. Shape Futures.

The Arthur Terry School is seeking to appoint an ambitious, dynamic and inspirational Head of Humanities to lead a highly successful and committed department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher and leader to drive outstanding outcomes across Humanities subjects, including History, Geography, and Religious Studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Humanities faculty
• Inspire, motivate and develop a team of dedicated teachers
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning and assessment
• Ensure excellent student progress and achievement across all key stages
• Promote a culture of curiosity, critical thinking and global awareness

What We’re looking For

• Has a proven track record of outstanding classroom practice
• Has successful leadership experience (or is ready to take the next step)
• Is passionate about Humanities education and its impact on young people
• Has strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Is committed to raising achievement and delivering inclusive education

About Us

The Arthur Terry School is a high-performing, oversubscribed secondary school with a strong reputation for academic excellence and student support. As part of a forward-thinking educational community, we are committed to continuous improvement and professional development for all staff.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Access to high-quality CPD and leadership development opportunities
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
• Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
• Professional development and wellbeing days

How to Apply

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Jo Fairclough, Headteacher, via email: jfairclough@arthurterry.bham.sch.uk or call 0121 323 2221

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the roles be successfully filled.

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About The Arthur Terry School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1741 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Arthur Terry School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-arthur-terry-school-sutton-coldfield

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