Director of Humanities (History Specialism) – Independent School – Birmingham

Birmingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A prestigious independent school in Birmingham is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Humanities (History Specialism) to lead its thriving faculty. This is a senior middle leadership opportunity within a school renowned for academic excellence strong pastoral care and a culture that values scholarship and character equally.

Humanities subjects are central to the schools identity. History in particular enjoys strong uptake at GCSE and A-Level with students regularly achieving top grades and progressing to competitive university courses in History Politics Law and related disciplines.

The School

This co-educational independent school blends historic architecture with modern teaching facilities set within attractive grounds close to central Birmingham. The school educates pupils from KS3 through to Sixth Form offering small class sizes and an intellectually ambitious curriculum.

The school places emphasis on:

Academic rigour and subject scholarship
Analytical thinking and structured debate
University preparation and enrichment
Strong pastoral systems within a house structure

Students are articulate engaged and accustomed to high academic expectations.

The Role

As Director of Humanities you will oversee History Geography and related disciplines setting the strategic direction of the faculty while maintaining direct leadership of History.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading curriculum development across Humanities
Maintaining and raising standards at GCSE and A-Level
Line managing Heads of Subject within the faculty
Driving consistency in assessment and moderation
Supporting UCAS preparation and Oxbridge guidance
Teaching History across KS3KS5

The History curriculum is broad and intellectually rich encouraging critical analysis of primary sources historiography and extended academic writing.

The Faculty

The Humanities faculty is established collaborative and academically strong. Teachers are subject specialists who value deep content knowledge and discussion-based learning.

Department strengths include:

Strong GCSE and A-Level outcomes
Dedicated Humanities classrooms
Academic societies and lecture series
Educational visits both nationally and internationally
Clear progression from KS3 enquiry to Sixth Form scholarship

The school encourages independent research and extension work particularly at Sixth Form level.

Wider Contribution

As a senior faculty leader you will play an active role in the broader life of the school including:

Academic enrichment programmes
Public speaking and debating initiatives
Pastoral tutoring within the house system
Representation at open events and academic showcases

Leadership in an independent setting requires visibility engagement and commitment beyond the classroom.

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS or equivalent experience within a high-performing or independent setting
Have a strong academic background in History
Demonstrate successful leadership experience within a department
Show a proven record of excellent examination outcomes
Be articulate strategic and collaborative

Experience teaching A-Level History is essential.

Whats On Offer

Competitive independent school salary with leadership enhancement
Small classes and high-achieving students
Generous CPD and leadership development opportunities
Free on-site parking and term-time meals
A collegiate and intellectually ambitious working environment

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead Humanities within a distinguished Birmingham independent school that values academic excellence professional trust and long-term leadership development.

A prestigious independent school in Birmingham is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Humanities (History Specialism) to lead its thriving faculty. This is a senior middle leadership opportunity within a school renowned for academic excellence strong pastoral care and a culture that val...