Head of Humanities

Maritime Academy, is a brand-new secondary school serving the community of Medway, which opened in September 2022. As a growing school we will be welcoming our next cohort of Students in September 2023 and are therefore seeking staff to join us on our ‘Voyage’ as we develop our Academy together.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Humanities Teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning, is ready to embrace new ideas and have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills. They will be an effective classroom practitioner who is able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum and have a thorough knowledge of present curriculum development. They will also have high expectations for achievements and behaviour, and will be dedicated to ensuring our students are actively engaged with school, making progress and aspire to become life-long learners. Applications are invited from experienced Subject Leaders, or experienced teachers looking to progress their career.

What we can offer you:

• TSAT pay scales above national pay scales.

• Excellent CPD opportunities across the Trust, wherever you are in your career.

• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers.

• Generous employer contribution to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

• Subsidised gym membership at our state of the art gym and studios.

• Nursery provision and subsidised Breakfast and After School Club at one of our local primary schools.

• Staff recognition programme.

• Free secure on-site parking.

Next Steps

If you are interested in working in our school, and would like to discuss the role further please contact the Recruitment Team

If you would like to benefit from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates.