Head of Humanities (Geography Specialist)

Job Title: Head of Humanities (Geography Specialist)Head of Humanities (Geography Specialist)Location:

Tower HamletsSalary:

MPS/UPS + TLR 1D - £16,553.00Start Date:

October 2025Contract:

Long-term Maternity CoverAre you an inspiring and dedicated

Head of Humanities

looking for your next exciting challenge?GSL Education London Branch are delighted to be working with a thriving coeducational comprehensive secondary school and sixth form in Tower Hamlets. The school is seeking a passionate and skilled

Head of Humanities (Geography Specialist)

to lead a high-achieving Humanities department and support students in reaching their full potential.This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious

Head of Humanities

to make a real impact on young people’s lives while working in a supportive and dynamic school environment.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage and inspire the Humanities department as

Head of Humanities .

Deliver outstanding lessons in Geography, and support the teaching of other Humanities subjects.

Monitor, track and support student progress across the department.

Plan, develop and implement innovative schemes of work that raise achievement.

Provide professional development opportunities for team members.

Contribute to whole-school improvement as part of the leadership of your subject area.

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with proven experience as a

Head of Humanities

or in a similar leadership role.

Strong subject knowledge in Geography, with the ability to teach up to A-Level.

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

A passion for Humanities education and the ability to motivate students of all abilities.

A commitment to continuous improvement and raising standards.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

For more information or to register your interest in the

Head of Humanities

role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

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