Head of Humanities

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Dover; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Tower Hamlets is seeking a Head of Humanities (Geography Specialist) to inspire the Humanities department. This role involves developing curriculum, monitoring academic performance, and fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have strong subject knowledge in Geography and experience in leading a team. Competitive salary with long-term maternity cover expected to start in October 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and expertise in Geography, with a passion for Humanities education.
• Experience in leading a department and managing a team of teachers.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and manage the Humanities department.
• Develop and implement high-quality schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Monitor and support teaching standards to ensure outstanding learning outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Geography expertise

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Head of Humanities (Geography Specialist)

Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 1D - £16,553.00
Start Date: Oct 2025
Contract: Long-term Maternity Cover

GSL Education London Branch are excited to announce that we are looking for a Head of Humanities (Geography Specialist) to join a coeducational comprehensive secondary school and sixth form in Tower Hamlets. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven leader to make a real impact in a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

As the Head of Humanities, you will lead the Humanities department with passion and vision, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across all key stages. This is your chance to inspire both staff and students, shape curriculum development, and drive academic success.

We are looking for a Head of Humanities who is committed to excellence, has strong subject knowledge in Geography, and enjoys leading a team of talented teachers.

Head of Humanities Responsibilities

Lead, inspire, and manage the Humanities department as the Head of Humanities.

Develop and implement high-quality schemes of work and lesson plans across Humanities subjects.

Monitor and support teaching standards to ensure outstanding learning outcomes.

Support professional development and mentoring of staff within the department.

Analyse student performance data and set clear targets to drive improvement.

Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Collaborate with school leadership to ensure the strategic development of Humanities.

Promote student engagement through innovative teaching and enrichment opportunities.

Head of Humanities Requirements

Strong knowledge and expertise in Geography, with a passion for Humanities education.

Experience in leading a department and managing a team of teachers.

Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.

Commitment to safeguarding, child protection, and creating a safe learning environment.

Ability to motivate and inspire both staff and students.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that 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 Humanities 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.