Head of Humanities

Salary: UPS/MPS plus TLR 2C
Contract: Permeant, Full Time
Start date: September 2026

About the Role

Armthorpe Academy is seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspiring Head of Humanities to lead a key curriculum area within our school. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or current middle leader to shape the strategic direction of Humanities and drive high standards of teaching and learning.

You will lead, manage, and develop the Humanities department, ensuring an engaging and high-quality curriculum that enables all students to succeed and develop a strong understanding of the world around them.

About Us

Armthorpe Academy is an inclusive and forward-thinking 11–16 school with a strong commitment to excellence. As part of Consilium Academies Trust, we are driven by our core values of Excellence, Equity and Integrity.

We are committed to:

• Delivering a broad and ambitious curriculum
• Supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development
• Creating a positive and inclusive school culture
• Investing in staff through high-quality CPD and leadership development

Our Trust’s Centre for Professional Learning provides extensive opportunities to support your growth as a leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Humanities department
• Lead curriculum design, development, and implementation
• Monitor student progress and implement effective intervention strategies
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment
• Support, develop, and line manage staff within the department
• Ensure consistency and quality through monitoring and evaluation
• Manage departmental resources and budgets effectively
• Contribute to whole-school improvement and leadership

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
• Has strong subject knowledge within Humanities (e.g. History, Geography, or related subjects)
• Has experience teaching across KS3 and KS4
• Has experience of leading or supporting others (or is ready to step into leadership)
• Can demonstrate a track record of improving outcomes
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations
• Has strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding, and student success

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Access to high-quality CPD and leadership development opportunities
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Opportunities across a growing Multi-Academy Trust
• The chance to make a significant impact on students’ outcomes and experiences

Safeguarding

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Armthorpe, please contact dawn.mckinna@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Monday 11^th May 2026

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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