Head of Humanities at Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust

Mansfield, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

57137.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Curriculum Development, Teaching Standards, Student Attainment, Team Management, Geography, History, Academic Excellence, Professional Development, Collaboration, Innovation, Growth Mindset, Community Engagement, Student Success, Social Development, Emotional Development

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

School: Outwood Academy Kirkby Lead Principal: Andrew Scruby Working Pattern: Full time , 32.5 hours per week Salary: £51,773 (L1) -£57,137 (L5) Outwood Academy Kirkby has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and committed individual to join us as a Head of Humanities. If you have the skills and determination to make a significant difference in the lives of our students and share our single goal of 'Students First', we want to hear from you. Welcome from the Principal Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Kirkby. Situated near Nottingham and Mansfield, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child. As one of the newest academies in the Trust, we have already achieved significant progress: our outcomes are in the top 1% nationally for school transformations, with a progress score uplift of over 1.5 in just two years. We have also seen a 5.5% year-on-year rise in student attendance and are looking forward to moving into a brand-new state-of-the-art building. Our incredible team is dedicated and passionate, motivated by the transformative power of education and a deep commitment to the community. We value collaboration, innovation, and a growth mindset to provide the best learning experience for every child. As part of the Outwood Family we are committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for making a real difference. About the Role Outwood Academy Kirkby seeks a highly effective and strategic leader to assume the critical role of Head of Humanities. This post requires an experienced, dynamic professional ideally a Geography specialist, dedicated to ensuring exceptional educational outcomes across History and Geography. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, and rigorous assessment of a high-quality curriculum, driving continuous improvement in teaching standards and student attainment. With the support of Trust leads you will lead and manage a dedicated team, fostering an environment of academic excellence and professional development. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student attainment, achievement and social and emotional development. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious individuals who will add value to our Academy in both academic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning and success beyond the classroom. To view the job description please click JD To view the person specification, which you should use when completing your application, please click PS If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Kate Wilson (Director of Humanities) at k.wilson@outwood.com or Lianne Taylor (Business Manager) at l.taylor@kirkby.outwood.com

Responsibilities

The Head of Humanities will be responsible for the development, implementation, and rigorous assessment of a high-quality curriculum in History and Geography. The role involves driving continuous improvement in teaching standards and student attainment while managing a dedicated team.