Head of Humanities

Smart Teachers are working in partnership with a high-performing and oversubscribed secondary school in Outer London to recruit an ambitious and inspirational Head of Humanities for September 2026

About the role

The Head of Humanities will provide strategic leadership across the faculty, securing high standards of curriculum, teaching and student achievement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading curriculum development and ensuring consistency and progression across key stages

• Driving exceptional outcomes through high-quality teaching and effective use of data

• Line managing subject leaders and supporting staff development

• Embedding strong assessment practices to raise attainment and close gaps

• Contributing to whole-school improvement priorities

This is a senior leadership role within the school’s middle leadership structure, with significant scope to shape curriculum design and pedagogy across the Humanities faculty.

About the school

The school is well-established, high-achieving and known for strong academic results, excellent behaviour and high aspirations for all students. There is a clear commitment to professional development, collaboration and continuous improvement

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Head of Humanities you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• A proven track record of successful secondary teaching within a Humanities subject
• Current or previous leadership experience at department level
• The ability to inspire and lead teams to deliver outstanding outcomes
• Strong strategic thinking, organisational skills and a commitment to safeguarding

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].