WAT Director of Humanities and Sustainability

Windsor High School and Sixth Form, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4BB

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 or sooner

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L12 - L18

What skills and experience we're looking for

Degree or equivalent

Qualified teacher status

Evidence of engaging in continuing professional development

Degree at 2:1 or above

Postgraduate qualification in subject or equivalent (Desirable)

Full, clean driving license

Knowledge and experience

Faculty Director or Subject Leadership experienceExperience of working across more than one school (Desirable)

A track record of delivering positive student outcomes

An outstanding classroom practitioner

A track record of examination success and improving results

Evidence of own pedagogy impacting the subject

Able to enthuse, motivate and lead staff through a sense of credibility

Engages in research and using it to inform pedagogical development

Engages with subject specific developments, innovation and research

Evidence of leading staff development, coaching and mentoring

Experience of leading a subject network and evidence of the impact

What the school offers its staff

Windsor Academy Trust's benefits include continuous professional development opportunities, pension scheme, free annual flu jab and eye tests, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, work life balance and generous holiday allowance, plus many more.

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.

Salary: L12 - L18 (67,898 - 77,924)

Permanent, Full Time

Windsor Academy Trust (WAT) is an inspiring and exciting place to work. We are a leading multi-academy trust with 15 excellent primary and secondary schools across the West Midlands. We are a team of 1,300 passionate, dedicated and innovative staff who every day make a difference for over 10,000 children through our unwavering focus on unlocking our children’s academic and personal potential. We have a strong reputation as a great place to work and for people development with exceptional continuous professional learning and career development opportunities.

We are seeking an exceptional and ambitious leader to take on the role of WAT Director for Humanities and Sustainability. This is a pivotal Trust-wide position, offering the opportunity to shape and drive excellence in secondary History and Geography, alongside sustainability and climate action education across the curriculum.

The successful candidate will play a central role in improving curriculum quality, teaching, assessment, and outcomes, while positioning the Trust as a regional and national leader in subject curriculum development and sustainability education.

The Role

The WAT Director for Humanities and Sustainability will:

• Drive sustained improvement in curriculum quality, teaching, assessment and outcomes in secondary History and Geography.

• Lead and embed high-quality sustainability and climate action education across the wider curriculum.

• Work closely with Faculty Directors to develop and maintain a shared vision of excellence in curriculum design, teaching and assessment across the Trust.

• Support the development and implementation of a coherent, shared curriculum for History and Geography across the secondary phase.

Why Join Us:

By becoming part of the WAT family, you will be an integral part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, professionalism, and excellence. If you're ready to make a difference and grow in a supportive environment, apply now!

For more information or an informal discussion with Kat Howard, Executive School Improvement Lead, about the role please contact us on 0121 602 7594khoward@windsoracademytrust.org.uk

Closing Date:Monday 2nd March 2026 at 12pm

Windsor Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBSwith barred list check.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Windsor High School and Sixth Form

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1760 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Windsor High School and Sixth Form website
• Email address: scooper@windsor.windsoracademytrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 01216027594
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/windsor-high-school-and-sixth-form

Arranging a visit to Windsor High School and Sixth Form

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email scooper@windsor.windsoracademytrust.org.uk.

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