Head of Humanities

Head of Humanities

MPS/UPS plus TLR 2

Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience 

Following the promotion of our present post-holder, we are seeking to appoint a Head of Humanities. This is a significant middle leadership post in our school, which would naturally suit those who are seeking the next steps in their career and with aspirations of further, senior leadership posts in the future. We are looking for a well-qualified, passionate and committed leader, who will lead a highly successful and experienced team. Humanities (geography & history) is by far the most popular option at GCSE, with a proven track record of success. We are looking to recruit a colleague who will be able to enthuse young people with an interest and passion for Humanities. The successful candidate should be willing to teach key stages 3, 4 & 5.

Please arrange to come to visit our school for yourself, and see what is driving our success and growth. We can arrange a tour and informal discussion with members of the department and school leadership team in advance of your application. 

We are a boy’s secondary school for students aged 11-18 with a co-educational 6th Form. Academically, the school has a positive progress measure and the boys achieve above national average. Our curriculum is clearly mapped and was a strong “good” as part of our Ofsted 2021. The school is a standalone academy and as such has maintained its unique values. Staff at The Forest School teach in modern, well-equipped classrooms and are offered a tailored CPD programme. Staff are allocated a laptop, have access to the school’s sporting facilities as well as the lively staff social calendar. The school has continued to invest in new technology with projects including a brand new school WiFi network, Show My Homework, GCSE Pod, Chromebooks for students to support learning and reduce staff workload. The school's drive on technology was invaluable during the lockdowns as the school had already established Google classroom. The school has a newly refurbished core block and subsequently every classroom across the school now has a ViewSonic interactive screen. In addition, we have invested in our all facilities across the school: new heating system reducing our carbon footprint, revamped technology including food room, whole school repainted, in addition to sporting facilities; upgraded our indoor swimming pool, invested in our sports hall, all weather pitches: MUGA, an all-weather football dome. The Forest School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service clearance being received.

For further information, please see our website for the Job Description and Teachers Application Form. Please return your completed application form via email to recruitment@forest.academy. Please complete the application form in full; CVs will not be accepted. 

Closing date for applications: Thursday 18th May at 12:00pm

Please note, we may consider and interview as applications are received; we have the right to appoint a suitable candidate on receipt of application. This is policy procedure as we are aware of the competitive market and wish to recruit the correct person. Submissions from agencies will not be accepted.

We look forward to hearing from you.