About This Role
Are you ready to lead a thriving, ambitious humanities department in a school on a rapid upward journey?
Team SUA is entering an exciting phase of growth. Following a ‘Good’ Ofsted judgment in all areas (October 2023), we are now oversubscribed in Years 7–9 and continuing to expand. This success creates a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate, values-driven team committed to transforming the lives of young people in our community.
Our values—Aspire, Believe, Achieve—are lived daily through high expectations, evidence-informed practice, and a shared commitment to excellence.
We are seeking an exceptional Head of humanities to lead and develop a high-performing department within a supportive and forward-thinking academy.
High challenge, with intelligent scaffolding—never lowered expectations
A rich, ambitious curriculum shaped by teacher expertise
Trust in teachers to make meaningful curriculum decisions
No graded observations—just coaching and continuous development
Evidence-informed practice at the heart of everything we do
We take staff wellbeing seriously.
Our offer includes:
Protected development time
Dedicated CPD mornings/afternoons
Meeting-free wellbeing weeks
Reduced marking through live feedback strategies
And yes—free toast at break time!
We also offer funded professional development, including the opportunity to complete an MA in Education.
If you are an ambitious leader ready to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
Join us and help shape the future of humanities education at SUA.