Head of Humanities

Wollaston School is a large, rural community school located in a village setting about 15 minutes drive from Northampton. The student intake draws on nearby villages and the towns of Earls Barton, Wellingborough, and Irchester. We have over 1400 students on roll with approximately 240 students in the Sixth Form. The school is over-subscribed. Wollaston School was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in April 2017.

We are seeking to appoint a highly qualified candidate, who is an inspirational teacher and has demonstrable impact in the classroom. You will inspire and promote the highest expectations of other colleagues within the humanities faculty and create a collaborative ethos within the team, whilst taking responsibility for leading and teaching religious studies. The ability to teach sociology/philosophy would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop and enhance the climate for learning within the humanities faculty;
• Demonstrate experience of leading and managing the professional development of colleagues;
• Be responsible for leading the humanities faculty’s school improvement plan & managing the deployment of human, physical and financial resources within in the faculty;
• Be able to make a sustained, wider contribution to the school.

Humanities is taught to all students throughout Key Stage3 and is one of our most popular option subjects at GCSE. All humanities subjects are also offered at Key Stage 5 and several students go on to study humanities related courses at higher education each year. Examination outcomes at GCSE & A-level are strong.

This is an exciting opportunity for any individual who wishes to develop their career in a welcoming, ambitious and supportive school with a dedicated team of teachers and a fantastic cohort of students.

We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including support of the Teacher Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounted Onsite Gym Membership and Onsite Parking. Wollaston School is a fantastic place to work and study. Informal conversations are welcomed if you would like to learn more about us prior to your application.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9.00am Friday 20th May 2022

Interviews are likely to be held: Monday 23rd May 2022

Please contact Mrs Louisa Nixon, HR & Operations Manager, for an application form or further details about this role on: nixonl@wollaston-school.net. Alternatively you can download details directly from the school website at: www.wollastonschool.com/about/vacancies 

Wollaston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff & volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and by completing this application form you confirm that you have read the DBS Code of Practice and the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy which is available on our website.