A respected co-educational independent school in Bradford is seeking an accomplished and visionary Director of Humanities, with a specialism in History, to lead and develop its thriving faculty. The school is known for strong academic standards, excellent pastoral care and a commitment to intellectual curiosity across the curriculum. Humanities subjects — including History, Geography and Politics — are central to the school’s academic identity, with consistently strong GCSE and A-Level outcomes and high levels of Sixth Form uptake. The Role This is a senior academic leadership position combining strategic oversight with high-quality classroom teaching. As Director of Humanities, you will set the direction for curriculum development, staff performance and enrichment across the faculty. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading curriculum planning and sequencing across History, Geography and Politics • Teaching History through to A-Level • Driving examination performance and academic stretch • Line managing subject leads within the faculty • Developing enrichment opportunities such as lecture series, academic trips and debating initiatives • Contributing to whole-school academic strategy The role includes appropriate leadership time to focus on faculty development and long-term planning. The Humanities Faculty The Humanities team is academically strong and collaborative. Schemes of work are well-established and carefully structured, but there is scope for innovation and further stretch provision under new leadership. Faculty strengths include: • Strong A-Level performance and university progression • Annual educational visits and residential trips • Student participation in essay competitions and academic societies • Cross-curricular collaboration within the Sixth Form There is opportunity to expand research-based learning and interdisciplinary links across subjects. The School Set within attractive grounds in Bradford, the school blends traditional independent ethos with modern educational practice. Students are articulate, engaged and accustomed to seminar-style discussion at Sixth Form level. Pastoral systems are robust, delivered through a structured house and tutor model. Staff are encouraged to contribute to the wider life of the school through societies, co-curricular activities and academic mentoring. Facilities include: • Dedicated Humanities classrooms • A well-resourced central library and research spaces • Modern teaching technology • Extensive extracurricular and enrichment provision Who We’re Looking For The successful candidate will: • Hold QTS and demonstrate strong academic credentials in History • Have experience teaching to A-Level • Possess previous middle or senior leadership experience • Show strategic vision for curriculum development • Be committed to academic scholarship and student enrichment Independent school experience is advantageous but not essential for a candidate with strong leadership capability. What’s On Offer • Competitive independent school salary with leadership allowance • Small class sizes and academically motivated pupils • Senior academic leadership responsibility • Strong CPD and progression opportunities • A prestigious Bradford independent school environment This is a significant leadership opportunity for a History specialist ready to shape and strengthen a key faculty within a respected independent school.