Director of Learning - Humanities

Position: Director of Learning (Humanities)

Location: Bacup, Lancashire

Start date: September 2025

Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 1 (£13,093)

We are seeking to appoint a Director of Learning for Humanities, to contribute to the development of a strong, effective school with an emphasis on promoting a culture of educational excellence, within a caring and secure environment enriched with the values of discipline, mutual care and respect which extends beyond the school into the wider community.

The successful candidate must be able to deliver Geography up to GCSE level, and it is desirable if you are able to deliver Geography up to A-Level.

Job Summary:

1. Devise and implement a development plan for the Departmental staff with clear annual targets using up to date performance data.

2. Develop, demonstrate and disseminate across school a range of strategies for outstanding learning and teaching to raise the achievement of the subject, and of different students.

3. Sustain and enhance attainment in designated subjects within the Department by embedding innovative assessment for learning tools.

 4. Develop and manage the introduction of new and revised curricula.

5. Assist in the development of teaching staff, providing support where necessary.

6. Plan, support and deliver intervention and enrichment programmes outside of school hours to support learning and achievement by all students.

7. Demonstrate commitment to professional development of self and others by undertaking and leading professional learning provision.

8. Liaise with a range of educational partners within school and beyond to support the progress and attainment of students within the Department.

9. Actively engage with parents to ensure students learning extends to their home life.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

-          Provide inspiring and purposeful leadership for the students within a caring and secure environment.  

-          Work in partnership with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team, Local Governing Body, Star Central, staff, students and parents in generating the ethos and values which underpin the school enriched by mutual care and respect extending into the local community.

-          Line manage other TLR holders within the department and hold overall responsibility for the performance of all staff within the department.

-          Lead the development of the curriculum across the department of responsibility.

-          Provide schemes of work that ensure continuity and progression in the subject for all students, including those of high ability and those with learning support needs.

-          Plan, implement and review syllabuses, teaching schemes, assessment policies and reporting procedures in accordance with school aims, policies and practices.

-          Analyse and interpret relevant national and school data to inform policies, practices and teaching methods.

What next?

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