Head of Humanities
The Featherstone Academy, Pontefract Road, WF7 5AJ
Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR2b (£5,643 per annum)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: 26 August 2025
We seek to appoint a Head of Humanities who is an inspiring and ambitious practitioner.We are passionate about providing every student with the opportunities to achieve their very best and we are looking for a colleague who shares this passion.
As Head of Humanities, you will:
·Lead a skilled and dedicated team, offering guidance, support and examples of inspirational practice to colleagues.
·Raise standards of student engagement, attainment and achievement in Geography.
·Effectively evaluate the curriculum in History, Geography, RE and strategically plan for its future development in-line with the Trust’s vision.
We have a reputation for high expectations for all, excellent staff/student relationships and a commitment to the personal and professional development of its staff. We believe that traditional values of discipline and respect are sacrosanct. We do not tolerate bullying, defiance or rudeness to staff and this has made for a harmonious and safe learning environment for our young people, and a supportive environment for staff.We are a happy and well-run organisation and this is an extremely exciting time to join us. Also, as a growing Multi-Academy Trust, there are always opportunities for career development and progression for ambitious and committed colleagues.
We want our staff to develop their pedagogy in a way that fits their own skills and expertise to benefit their students, but which is rooted in what we know impacts learning.We have a framework of excellence which underpins quality teaching.
The successful candidate will enjoy access to high quality CPD.You will also be joining a happy Trust where 95% of colleagues agreed that they enjoy working here and 92% would recommend us to a friend or colleague (taken from 2022 staff wellbeing survey).
Prospective candidates are welcome to contact Clare Thompson, PA to the Principal at: cthompson@featherstone.academy to arrange a discussion about this opportunity.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service and other statutory checks.
Closing date for applications: Monday 12 May 2025 at 9.00 a.m.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 15 May 2025
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