Job description
Job Position: Head of Faculty: Humanities and Social Studies
Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary: £35,000 - £57,000 per annum
Start Date: Easter 2025
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Are you an experienced leader passionate about Humanities and Social Studies? A co-educational comprehensive secondary school and sixth form in Tower Hamlets is searching for an inspirational Head of Faculty: Humanities and Social Studies to lead and develop its faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a school that values excellence, collaboration, and student success.
As the Head of Faculty: Humanities and Social Studies, you’ll guide a talented team to deliver an engaging, high-quality curriculum across Humanities and Social Studies subjects. Your leadership will inspire staff and students alike, setting high standards for academic performance and fostering a love of learning.
Head of Faculty: Humanities and Social Studies Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and support the Humanities and Social Studies faculty in curriculum planning and delivery.
- Drive academic excellence and ensure outstanding progress and outcomes across Humanities and Social Studies.
- Develop innovative teaching strategies and curriculum plans to inspire student engagement and achievement.
- Mentor and support teaching staff, ensuring professional growth and best practice across the faculty.
- Monitor and evaluate student progress, using data to inform improvements and address challenges.
- Work collaboratively with other departments and school leadership to promote cross-curricular links.
- Organize faculty events, trips, and enrichment opportunities to enhance student learning experiences.
Head of Faculty: Humanities and Social Studies Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and relevant teaching qualification.
- Significant experience teaching Humanities or Social Studies subjects at the secondary level.
- Previous leadership experience in a similar role or department head position.
- Proven success in raising attainment and inspiring both staff and students.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong commitment to developing inclusive, student-focused education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
For more information or to register your interest in the Head of Faculty: Humanities and Social Studies role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.