Humanities Lead: Curriculum Innovator & Team Mentor

Supply Desk Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TLR available

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd is seeking an ambitious Humanities Lead in Aylesbury to head the department and drive excellence in History, Geography and RS across all key stages.

You will lead curriculum design, monitor progress with data, and mentor staff while working with Senior Leadership on school-wide priorities. The role offers a competitive salary with a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) and strong CPD.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Significant experience teaching Humanities at secondary level.
• Strong subject knowledge in History, Geography, Religious Studies, or another Humanities discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Humanities department across key stages.
• Develop and deliver an engaging, ambitious Humanities curriculum.
• Monitor student progress using data to drive improvements.
• Mentor and develop Humanities team through coaching and performance management.
• Promote high-quality teaching and share best practice department-wide.
• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment and development plans.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, attendance and attainment.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership on whole-school priorities.
• Support enrichment activities and external educational visits.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Supply Desk Ltd is seeking an ambitious Humanities Lead in Aylesbury to head the department and drive excellence in History, Geography and RS across all key stages.

You will lead curriculum design, monitor progress with data, and mentor staff while working with Senior Leadership on school-wide priorities. The role offers a competitive salary with a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) and strong CPD.