Vacancies

Job Title: Deputy Head of Faculty – Humanities
Location: Herne Bay High School
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (as appropriate)
Contract: Permanent

Join Our Ambitious, Forward-Thinking School

Herne Bay High School is seeking a dynamic and inspiring Deputy Head of Faculty – Humanities to join our passionate team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced teacher to support the strategic leadership of our Humanities Faculty across Key Stages 3–5, ensuring a broad, ambitious, and coherently sequenced curriculum that develops confident, curious, and high-achieving students.

As Deputy Head of Faculty, you will play a key role in shaping the quality of teaching, securing strong academic outcomes, and promoting excellent progression for all students. You will work closely with the Head of Faculty to lead, inspire, and support a dedicated team of teachers.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality of Education

• Support the development of a knowledge-rich, ambitious Humanities curriculum from KS3 to KS5.
• Ensure curriculum sequencing builds cumulative substantive and disciplinary knowledge.
• Promote high expectations and academic rigour for all students, including disadvantaged, SEND, and high prior attainers.
• Model outstanding classroom practice and support colleagues in delivering evidence-informed lessons.
• Lead initiatives to develop literacy, extended writing, and subject-specific vocabulary.
• Monitor and analyse student progress to inform targeted interventions and improve outcomes.

Leadership and Management

• Deputise for the Head of Faculty when required.
• Lead a designated faculty priority area (e.g., assessment, literacy, KS3 development).
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and sharing best practice.
• Contribute to performance management, faculty improvement planning, and inspection readiness.
• Promote efficient systems that reduce workload while maintaining high standards.

Behaviour, Attitudes, and Whole-School Contribution

• Support high standards of behaviour, engagement, and attendance across the faculty.
• Foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, resilience, and ambition.
• Contribute to school events, open evenings, Sixth Form recruitment, and transition planning.
• Uphold and promote the ethos, values, and safeguarding standards of Herne Bay High School.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven record of strong classroom practice across the secondary age range
• Experience teaching GCSE and A Level (or equivalent KS5 qualification)
• Evidence of raising attainment at examination level
• Strong understanding of curriculum design and sequencing
• Ability to analyse performance data and implement effective interventions
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding

Desirable:

• Experience of leading a key stage or subject area
• Experience supporting inspection readiness or deep dive preparation
• Experience mentoring Early Career Teachers
• Understanding of university admissions processes and competitive pathways

Why Join Us?
At Herne Bay High School, we are committed to providing high-quality education for every student. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on student achievement, work collaboratively with a talented team, and contribute to an ambitious, supportive school community.

If you are passionate about Humanities, leadership, and making a difference in students’ lives, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Send your completed application form to jemma.lowry@hernebayhigh.org. 

Join us in shaping the future!

Safeguarding Commitment:
At Herne Bay High, we are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to comprehensive child protection screening, including enhanced DBS and reference checks.