Head of Humanities with Geography Specialism full time or 0.8fte

OverviewWhat skills and experience we''re looking for. This is a fantastic opportunity for an excellent teacher with the potential to lead our Humanities Faculty.
Responsibilities
Have the experience/desire to teach Geography
Be passionate about their subject and promote a love of learning
Be a committed team player with a shared focus on teaching, learning and curriculum development
What the school offers its staff
A rewarding role in an outstanding academy with clear systems, support and development available
Flexible working and a two week October half term
Teaching in your subject specialism
Enthusiastic and engaged students and a culture of high aspirations
A dedicated faculty working collaboratively towards a shared vision
Excellent facilities and comprehensive staff benefits including a subscription to Smart Clinic and onsite gym
Further details about the roleBringing down barriers to success
We are proud of our stance as an anti-racist school and recognise the importance of having a staff body and Leadership Team that reflect Hackney’s rich and diverse community.
If you have the experience and passion to be an inspirational role model for the next generation of female leaders, then we want to see how we can support you in that pursuit.
We particularly welcome applications from people from groups who are under-represented amongst senior teaching staff. We want the best staff, and we know that means a diverse staff.
Clapton Girls’ Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be DBS checked at an enhanced level before any offer is made.
Please note that CV’s or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered, however, only those that are shortlisted will be contacted.
Clapton Girls’ Academy reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.
Application detailsand an application pack:
Telephone: 020 8985 6641
E-mail: recruitment@clapton.hackney.sch.uk
Visit the school website: www.clapton.hackney.sch.uk
Closing date: Friday 10th October 2025 by 9am
Interview date: Tuesday 14th October 2025
Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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