Location
Edmonton, London, N18 1NB

Hours
Full Time

Salary
L9-L13 (Outer London), £67,177 - £73,708 + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Benefits

About the Role
Inspire, lead, and shape the future of Humanities at Lift Aylward. We believe every child deserves an excellent education - in every classroom, every day. We are seeking a passionate and strategic Director of Humanities to lead our dedicated team across Geography, History, Religious Studies, and related disciplines. This pivotal role sits at the heart of our curriculum leadership team and is ideal for someone ready to develop an ambitious, knowledge-rich Humanities offer across the school. The position provides a clear pathway towards senior leadership.

As Director of Humanities, you will:
- Lead the strategic direction of the Humanities faculty, ensuring exceptional outcomes for all.
- Develop and support subject leads and teachers through coaching and high-quality CPD.
- Design and implement an inclusive, engaging, and evidence-informed curriculum.
- Use data and research to drive progress, identify gaps, and close them swiftly.
- Champion a collaborative, ambitious culture with high expectations of all.

You will also play a key role in the wider school improvement journey, supporting Lift Aylward as we continue our path from Good to Outstanding.

The role is due to commence April 2026 or sooner. This is a full time, permanent position.

Experience
- Confident classroom expert, ideally with a Geography or associated discipline.
- Current or former Head of Department or Faculty with proven impact on student outcomes.
- Skilled in curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment.
- Strong track record of delivering exceptional outcomes at KS4 and KS5.

About you
- Committed to developing others and building a thriving professional culture.
- Values-led, resilient, and energised by the power of education to transform lives.

Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Relevant degree, ideally in Geography or an associated discipline.