Key Role Information

Salary
47,472.00 - 51,048.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
18/05/2026 09:00
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Teachers Upper Pay Scale | UPR1 - UPR3
Department
Arthur Terry School Teacher
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Inspire Excellence. Lead with Purpose. Shape Futures.

The Arthur Terry School is seeking to appoint an ambitious, dynamic and inspirational Head of Humanities to lead a highly successful and committed department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher and leader to drive outstanding outcomes across Humanities subjects, including History, Geography, and Religious Studies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Humanities faculty
  • Inspire, motivate and develop a team of dedicated teachers
  • Drive high standards of teaching, learning and assessment
  • Ensure excellent student progress and achievement across all key stages
  • Promote a culture of curiosity, critical thinking and global awareness

What We’re looking For

  • Has a proven track record of outstanding classroom practice
  • Has successful leadership experience (or is ready to take the next step)
  • Is passionate about Humanities education and its impact on young people
  • Has strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Is committed to raising achievement and delivering inclusive education

About Us

The Arthur Terry School is a high-performing, oversubscribed secondary school with a strong reputation for academic excellence and student support. As part of a forward-thinking educational community, we are committed to continuous improvement and professional development for all staff.

What We Offer

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Access to high-quality CPD and leadership development opportunities
  • An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
  • Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
  • Professional development and wellbeing days

How to Apply

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Jo Fairclough, Headteacher, via email: jfairclough@arthurterry.bham.sch.uk or call 0121 323 2221


We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the roles be successfully filled.

Benefits

TLR1b
TLR1b - £12,523 per annum

The Arthur Terry School

Jo Fairclough

jfairclough@arthurterry.bham.sch.uk

The Arthur Terry School
Kittoe Road
Four Oaks
Sutton Coldfield
B74 4RZ

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.pdf