Head of Humanities

Head of Humanities

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Required for September 2026 or January 2027

• Are you an inspirational practitioner with a genuine passion for the Humanities?

• Would you like the opportunity to develop your leadership skills by leading collaboratively and ‘bringing out the gift’ in your staff team?

• Do you enjoy sharing your enthusiasm for your subject with students, both within and beyond the classroom?

We are looking to appoint a talented and highly motivated leader who will relish the chance to lead this successful and committed department. As the Head of our Humanities faculty, you will be instrumental in developing the Geography, History and Religious Studies curricula so that they reflect the aspirations and diversity of our community, as well as inspiring students through your classroom practice.External candidates must be able to teach and lead in Geography up to KS4.

You would be joining a vibrant and talented team.Keen to build upon our existing examination successes, you will have a bold and ambitious vision of what our students can achieve.Your excellent subject knowledge and innovative classroom practice will help to inspire our students with your own love of learning.You will be committed to leading,developing and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning at Key Stages3 and4 and will enjoy the challenge of ensuring that all pupils achieve their full potential.

Walthamstow School for Girls is a wonderful place to work, learn, teach and lead. We are passionate about education being a vehicle for promoting equality for all and our mission is to empower young women to become leaders of the future. We are a truly comprehensive school, proud of our diversity and committed to social justice.

An application form and further details can be downloaded from the school website www.wsfg.waltham.sch.uk Completed application forms should be returned, as a word document,by email to:m.madhani@wsfg.waltham.sch.ukPleasenote CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Thursday 11th June 2026 (9.00am)

Interview dates: Monday 22nd June 2026

Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to Equal Opportunities and to Safer Recruitment practices and procedures.

Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.