Establishment: The Featherstone Academy
Location: The Featherstone Academy
Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR2b (£5,643 per annum)
Department: Humanities
Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 12/05/:00
Interview Date: 15/05/2025
Start Date: Sep 2025
Additional Information: Same as above
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per Week: 0.00
Weeks per Year: 0.000
Pay Grade: MPS/UPS plus TLR2b (£5,643 per annum)
The Role
Head of Humanities
The Featherstone Academy, Pontefract Road, WF7 5AJ
Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR2b (£5,643 per annum)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: 26 August 2025
We seek to appoint a Head of Humanities who is an inspiring and ambitious practitioner. We are passionate about providing every student with the opportunities to achieve their very best and we are looking for a colleague who shares this passion.
As Head of Humanities, you will:
- Lead a skilled and dedicated team, offering guidance, support and examples of inspirational practice to colleagues.
- Raise standards of student engagement, attainment and achievement in Geography.
- Evaluate the curriculum in History, Geography, RE and plan for its future development in line with the Trust's vision.
We have a reputation for high expectations, excellent staff/student relationships, and a commitment to staff development. We value discipline and respect, maintaining a safe and harmonious learning environment. There are opportunities for career progression within our growing Multi-Academy Trust.
Our staff develop pedagogy rooted in evidence-based practice, supported by a framework of excellence. We offer high-quality CPD and enjoy positive staff wellbeing, with 95% of colleagues expressing satisfaction and 92% recommending us (2022 survey).
Prospective candidates may contact Clare Thompson, PA to the Principal, at: for discussions.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff will undergo statutory checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
To apply, submit your application through our simple process. Address: Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ.