Head of Humanities | Outstanding Secondary School | North East London | September 2026
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Lead a diverse and high performing Humanities faculty with real influence
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Outstanding school with a culture of high expectations and strong staff support
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Shape curriculum vision across History, Geography and RE
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A strategic leadership role with scope to make a lasting whole school impact
As a specialist education recruiter, I am delighted to be supporting an Outstanding secondary school in North East London in the appointment of a Head of Humanities for September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well established Humanities faculty within a school that places significant value on academic rigour, intellectual curiosity, and thoughtful curriculum design. The Senior Leadership Team are highly invested in the success and visibility of Humanities across the school.
The successful candidate will take strategic responsibility for Humanities across Key Stages 3 to 5, overseeing curriculum coherence, assessment, and teaching and learning across multiple subject areas. You will lead and develop a team of committed specialists, support subject leaders within the faculty, and ensure consistently high standards across History, Geography and RE. This role suits an experienced Head of Department or an existing Faculty Lead with the ambition to broaden their leadership impact.
The school offers excellent behaviour, a calm learning environment, and a leadership culture built on trust and collaboration. Faculty leaders are given genuine autonomy alongside clear support and accountability, enabling them to innovate while maintaining high standards. There is a strong focus on professional development, with clear pathways for progression for ambitious leaders.
If you are a Humanities leader seeking a strategic role in a high performing London school, this September 2026opportunity offers the chance to shape a faculty, develop future leaders, and leave a lasting legacy. Early conversations are warmly encouraged