Head of Humanities

Head of Humanities

Job details

**Posted**

30 January 2025

**Salary**

**Up to £45,000**

**Enddate**

01-30-2025

**Location**

Dudley

**Job type**
- Permanent

**Discipline**
- Education

**Reference**

006304

Job description

**_How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG_**

**Job Title: Head of Humanities**

**Location: Wenlock School, Dudley**

**Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum**

**Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday - Friday (08:15 - 15:45 except for Monday 16:30)**

**Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only**

**UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Humanities to join our close-knit team at Wenlock School located in Dudley.

**Purpose of Job**:

- To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Headteacher;
- Improve the quality of pupils’ learning in Humanities;
- Contribute to the development and innovation and / or implementation of Humanities policy and procedure;
- Have lead responsibility for Humanities across the school and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance;
- In consultation with the Headteacher undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum;
- To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development and well-being of all students.

**General Responsibilities**
- In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the post holder will demonstrate essential professional characteristics, and in particular will:_
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people;
- Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements and the policies of The Wenlock School;
- Take on specific tasks related to the day to day administration and organisation of the school;
- Take responsibility for specific areas of work which will be reviewed annually then negotiated and agreed within the performance management cycle and school improvement process;
- Take on any additional responsibilities, which might from time to time be determined;
- Support all staff in achieving the priorities and targets of the school improvement plan and monitor the progress of those which relate to Humanities;
- Ensure that parent/carers are well informed about the curriculum, targets, children’s progress and attainment in Humanities across the whole school**.**

**To view the job description, please click here -**Head of Humanities JD**

**About us**

The Wenlock School opened in September 2018. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism.

You will contribute to making The Wenlock School an Outstanding provision and a leading light for our young people and their families. The uniqueness of every pupil is recognised and valued at The Wenlock School and our curriculum embraces the community, from which it exists, recognising and celebrating the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our growing cohort. Through our curriculum, we develop the essential knowledge, skills and understanding, which are the building blocks for later life.

Our curriculum encompasses not only the formal requirements of the National Curriculum, but goes beyond the experiences of the classroom to ensure that our pupils are exposed to the richest and most varied opportunities that we can provide. Our aim is to enrich every pupil's school experience by creating an environment where they are encouraged to succeed and be the best they can be. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

**Why join Acorn Education?**

**Benefits**

**Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including**:

- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

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