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Head of Humanities

Employer
Lavington School
Location
Devizes, Wiltshire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
MPS - UPS, £31,650 - £49,084
Start Date
1st January 2026
Expires
15th August 2025 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1497839
Job Reference
32904
Start Date
1st January 2026
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Contract Length: Permanent
  • Job ID: 1497839

‘We believe that every child should be happy, healthy, safe and achieve more than they thought possible; at school and beyond’

Lavington School is looking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic Head of Humanities, to lead RE, Geography and History, with the preferred specialism being able to teach RE to an A-Level standard. This is a great opportunity to provide leadership and direction to the faculty members within their areas and ensuring high standards of behaviours and learning across the faculty.

In return we offer:

 - A competitive salary

 - A full and varied CPD programme offering teaching and leadership development for our staff

 - An opportunity to work in a supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow

 - Wider opportunities to be involved across the EQUA Mead Learning Trust

 - An energised and professional working environment

 - Benefits include: pension scheme, free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Job Description

Main Purpose:

Leadership and Management

 - Providing leadership and direction to the faculty members within their area

 - Line managing and mentoring teachers, providing support and guidance

 - Fostering a positive and collaborative working environment

 - Conducting performance management and appraisals for faculty staff

 - Be a proactive member of the faculty leader’s tam, contributing to whole school improvement

Please view the attached recruitment pack for a more detailed job and person description.

Attachments

Safeguarding Statement:

Lavington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.