Head of Humanities

Kingsmead is a large, mixed, oversubscribed school – easily accessible from both central London and surrounds – with loyal staff, an established standing in the community and a very strong track record. 

Despite the school’s size and standing, the Headteacher was appointed relatively young after experience of leading for a high-performing academy chain and in one of the most successful London boroughs. He has restarted the school culture and approach over the last few years and is determined to push it forward from being in the top 20% nationally to being somewhere where things are achieved others do not think possible.

The key elements of the role are to lead on the development and implementation of the curriculum across three subject disciplines (History, Geography, Citizenship and Politics) while having direct responsibility for one of the three. The role is therefore open to anyone with a background in any of those three areas.

The three are hugely important in a school where 90%+ of the children take Ebacc at GCSE and Citizenship GCSE and Politics A Level are some of the most popular options choices. The total number of teachers you would be leading would be over ten (plus any non-specialists who may take some classes too). Among those are two Assistant Headteachers, a Pastoral Lead and several post-holders. There is a real mix of experience in the team, from those with 15-20 years’ experience to two current Teach First teachers. 

Kingsmead’s children need a great human being to join as Head of Humanities.

For all our staff at Kingsmead we offer:   

• A professional and friendly working environment.    
• An ambitious school which also cares about staff wellbeing and a work life balance. Benefits include: 
• Employee Assistance Programme.    
• Cycle2work Scheme.    
• Tech Scheme.          
• Opportunities for career development, with a dedication to provide CPD.   

Well-behaved children who love their learning and make us proud to be at Kingsmead.   

Dedicated Trustees, staff, children and parents who work hard to continue to develop our school.

Application packs can found on our school staff vacancies page on our website (https://www.kingsmeadschool.org/vacancies/)  

Please do not send CVs, as they will not be considered. 

Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 24 May 2022.

We reserve the right to interview early and appoint, if the right candidate comes along.

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