WAT Director of Humanities and Sustainability
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 02 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4BB |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | f6954cfe-1e8a-41bc-a8b3-8ca06d36c85c |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Degree or equivalent
Qualified teacher status
Evidence of engaging in continuing professional development
Degree at 2:1 or above
Postgraduate qualification in subject or equivalent (Desirable)
Full, clean driving license
Knowledge and experience
Faculty Director or Subject Leadership experienceExperience of working across more than one school (Desirable)
A track record of delivering positive student outcomes
An outstanding classroom practitioner
A track record of examination success and improving results
Evidence of own pedagogy impacting the subject
Able to enthuse, motivate and lead staff through a sense of credibility
Engages in research and using it to inform pedagogical development
Engages with subject specific developments, innovation and research
Evidence of leading staff development, coaching and mentoring
Experience of leading a subject network and evidence of the impact
What the school offers its staff
Windsor Academy Trust's benefits include continuous professional development opportunities, pension scheme, free annual flu jab and eye tests, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, work life balance and generous holiday allowance, plus many more.
Further details about the role
Salary: L12 - L18 (67,898 - 77,924)
Permanent, Full Time
Windsor Academy Trust (WAT) is an inspiring and exciting place to work. We are a leading multi-academy trust with 15 excellent primary and secondary schools across the West Midlands. We are a team of 1,300 passionate, dedicated and innovative staff who every day make a difference for over 10,000 children through our unwavering focus on unlocking our children’s academic and personal potential. We have a strong reputation as a great place to work and for people development with exceptional continuous professional learning and career development opportunities.
We are seeking an exceptional and ambitious leader to take on the role of WAT Director for Humanities and Sustainability. This is a pivotal Trust-wide position, offering the opportunity to shape and drive excellence in secondary History and Geography, alongside sustainability and climate action education across the curriculum.
The successful candidate will play a central role in improving curriculum quality, teaching, assessment, and outcomes, while positioning the Trust as a regional and national leader in subject curriculum development and sustainability education.
The Role
The WAT Director for Humanities and Sustainability will:
• Drive sustained improvement in curriculum quality, teaching, assessment and outcomes in secondary History and Geography.
• Lead and embed high-quality sustainability and climate action education across the wider curriculum.
• Work closely with Faculty Directors to develop and maintain a shared vision of excellence in curriculum design, teaching and assessment across the Trust.
• Support the development and implementation of a coherent, shared curriculum for History and Geography across the secondary phase.
Why Join Us:
By becoming part of the WAT family, you will be an integral part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, professionalism, and excellence. If you're ready to make a difference and grow in a supportive environment, apply now!
For more information or an informal discussion with Kat Howard, Executive School Improvement Lead, about the role please contact us on 0121 602 7594khoward@windsoracademytrust.org.uk
Closing Date:Monday 2nd March 2026 at 12pm
Windsor Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBSwith barred list check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our 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.
Degree or equivalent
Qualified teacher status
Evidence of engaging in continuing professional development
Degree at 2:1 or above
Postgraduate qualification in subject or equivalent (Desirable)
Full, clean driving license
Knowledge and experience
Faculty Director or Subject Leadership experienceExperience of working across more than one school (Desirable)
A track record of delivering positive student outcomes
An outstanding classroom practitioner
A track record of examination success and improving results
Evidence of own pedagogy impacting the subject
Able to enthuse, motivate and lead staff through a sense of credibility
Engages in research and using it to inform pedagogical development
Engages with subject specific developments, innovation and research
Evidence of leading staff development, coaching and mentoring
Experience of leading a subject network and evidence of the impact
What the school offers its staff
Windsor Academy Trust's benefits include continuous professional development opportunities, pension scheme, free annual flu jab and eye tests, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, work life balance and generous holiday allowance, plus many more.
Further details about the role
Salary: L12 - L18 (67,898 - 77,924)
Permanent, Full Time
Windsor Academy Trust (WAT) is an inspiring and exciting place to work. We are a leading multi-academy trust with 15 excellent primary and secondary schools across the West Midlands. We are a team of 1,300 passionate, dedicated and innovative staff who every day make a difference for over 10,000 children through our unwavering focus on unlocking our children’s academic and personal potential. We have a strong reputation as a great place to work and for people development with exceptional continuous professional learning and career development opportunities.
We are seeking an exceptional and ambitious leader to take on the role of WAT Director for Humanities and Sustainability. This is a pivotal Trust-wide position, offering the opportunity to shape and drive excellence in secondary History and Geography, alongside sustainability and climate action education across the curriculum.
The successful candidate will play a central role in improving curriculum quality, teaching, assessment, and outcomes, while positioning the Trust as a regional and national leader in subject curriculum development and sustainability education.
The Role
The WAT Director for Humanities and Sustainability will:
• Drive sustained improvement in curriculum quality, teaching, assessment and outcomes in secondary History and Geography.
• Lead and embed high-quality sustainability and climate action education across the wider curriculum.
• Work closely with Faculty Directors to develop and maintain a shared vision of excellence in curriculum design, teaching and assessment across the Trust.
• Support the development and implementation of a coherent, shared curriculum for History and Geography across the secondary phase.
Why Join Us:
By becoming part of the WAT family, you will be an integral part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, professionalism, and excellence. If you're ready to make a difference and grow in a supportive environment, apply now!
For more information or an informal discussion with Kat Howard, Executive School Improvement Lead, about the role please contact us on 0121 602 7594khoward@windsoracademytrust.org.uk
Closing Date:Monday 2nd March 2026 at 12pm
Windsor Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBSwith barred list check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our 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.