ABC Teachers is seeking a Head of Humanities to lead and shape a dynamic Humanities curriculum that inspires SEN learners across History, Geography, and Citizenship within a School.
The Role:
Lead the Humanities department, developing a creative, accessible curriculum for students with MLD, SEMH, and autism.
Teach engaging lessons across key Humanities subjects, tailored to diverse learning needs.
Support and mentor colleagues to ensure high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning.
Contribute to whole-school leadership and the development of cross-curricular learning experiences.
About the School:
A welcoming SEN school in Birmingham supporting learners aged 11–18 with moderate learning difficulties, autism, and SEMH needs.
Strong emphasis on personalised learning, therapeutic support, and student wellbeing.
Inclusive culture with a highly collaborative and supportive staff team.
Ongoing professional development, with leadership training and wellbeing support available to all staff.
The Requirements
To be considered for the Head of Humanities position, you will:
Have a suitable qualification to teach such as PGCE or BEd.
Have experience of working with children with special educational needs.
Be confident in your abilities to engage students who may have lost an interest in education.
To be able to help to build a child’s independence, social and emotional development.
ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About ABC Teachers
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:
Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
How to apply
If you are a Head of Humanities who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed)
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