Head of Humanities (Geography Specialist)

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Dover; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a dedicated Head of Humanities (Geography Specialist) to lead a thriving department in Tower Hamlets. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students and make a significant impact in a supportive school environment. Ideal candidates will have strong subject knowledge in Geography and experience in leadership roles. The position offers a competitive salary with a long-term maternity cover contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head of Humanities or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong subject knowledge in Geography, able to teach up to A-Level.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and raising standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and inspire the Humanities department.
• Deliver outstanding lessons in Geography.
• Monitor and track student progress across the department.
• Plan and implement innovative schemes of work.
• Provide professional development opportunities for team members.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Subject knowledge in Geography

Motivation skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Head of Humanities (Geography Specialist)

Job Title: Head of Humanities (Geography Specialist)

Head of Humanities (Geography Specialist)
Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 1D - £16,553.00
Start Date: October 2025
Contract: Long-term Maternity Cover

Are you an inspiring and dedicated Head of Humanities looking for your next exciting challenge?

GSL Education London Branch are delighted to be working with a thriving coeducational comprehensive secondary school and sixth form in Tower Hamlets. The school is seeking a passionate and skilled Head of Humanities (Geography Specialist) to lead a high-achieving Humanities department and support students in reaching their full potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Head of Humanities to make a real impact on young people’s lives while working in a supportive and dynamic school environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and inspire the Humanities department as Head of Humanities.
• Deliver outstanding lessons in Geography, and support the teaching of other Humanities subjects.
• Monitor, track and support student progress across the department.
• Plan, develop and implement innovative schemes of work that raise achievement.
• Provide professional development opportunities for team members.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement as part of the leadership of your subject area.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with proven experience as a Head of Humanities or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong subject knowledge in Geography, with the ability to teach up to A-Level.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A passion for Humanities education and the ability to motivate students of all abilities.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and raising standards.
• 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.