Head of Humanities

Salary: Main to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe) : £38,627 - £52,490 plus TLR £10,174

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

Headteacher - Jo Luhman

We are seeking an inspiring Head of Humanities to lead our vibrant and collaborative Humanities faculty from April 2026.

About Kings International College

Located in the heart of Camberley, Kings International College is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school for students aged 11–16. We are proud to offer a vibrant learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their best and develop a lifelong love of learning.

As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, staff benefit from a robust support network in a collaborative environment. We're committed to creating a community where students, staff, and families proudly contribute to both the school and wider community through "transforming schools...changing lives."

Our mission is to create opportunities for every child to thrive, aspire, and achieve. We promote wellbeing and academic success in a safe, valued, and inclusive environment. Our dedicated and diverse staff are committed to high expectations and professional development, ensuring excellent outcomes for all students.

We offer a broad and engaging curriculum designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need for future success. At Kings International College, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to flourish and make a positive contribution to their community and beyond.

Details

Position: Head of Humanities

Contract: Full time, permanent

Start Date: April 2026

Salary: Main to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe) : £38,627 - £52,490 plus TLR £10,147

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure excellent standards of teaching & learning across the department
• Take responsibility for the strategic overview of the department, including self-evaluation and the improvement plan for the department
• Monitor student progress and implement strategic intervention for the department

Requirements include:

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent (E)
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development
• To be able to teach History to at least KS3 level

Desirable

• Experience of teaching in relevant Key Stage and/or subject area
• Experience in coordinating a subject

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 5th January 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Job specification

School

Kings International College

Location

Watchetts Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 2PQ

School type

Secondary, Academies

Job Posted

08/12/2025

Role

Middle Leadership

Subject

Humanities

Employment type

Full Time

Closing date

05/01/2026

Start date

April 2026

Job reference

HOH/122025