Head of humanities
Are you ready to lead a thriving, ambitious humanities department in a school on a rapid upward journey?
Team SUA is entering an exciting phase of growth. Following a ‘Good’ Ofsted judgment in all areas (October 2023), we are now oversubscribed in Years 7–9 and continuing to expand. This success creates a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate, values-driven team committed to transforming the lives of young people in our community.
Our values—Aspire, Believe, Achieve—are lived daily through high expectations, evidence-informed practice, and a shared commitment to excellence.
We are seeking an exceptional Head of humanities to lead and develop a high-performing department within a supportive and forward-thinking academy.- High challenge, with intelligent scaffolding—never lowered expectations
- A rich, ambitious curriculum shaped by teacher expertise
- Trust in teachers to make meaningful curriculum decisions
- No graded observations—just coaching and continuous development
- Evidence-informed practice at the heart of everything we do
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We take staff wellbeing seriously.
Our offer includes:
}}- Protected development time
- Dedicated CPD mornings/afternoons
- Meeting-free wellbeing weeks
- Reduced marking through live feedback strategies
- And yes—free toast at break time!
We also offer funded professional development, including the opportunity to complete an MA in Education.
If you are an ambitious leader ready to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.Join us and help shape the future of humanities education at SUA.