Humanities Teacher + Head of Humanities

Company: EdEx – Education Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Humanities Teacher / Head of Humanities

EdEx is partnered with a high-achieving secondary school in Hounslow to recruit a Humanities Teacher ready to step into, or continue in, a Head of Department role. This full-time, permanent position starts in September 2026 and is directly employed by the school (not a supply or fixed‑term contract).

The role offers the opportunity to take on pastoral leadership while working within an Outstanding Humanities department. Whether you are an experienced Head of Year or a high-performing Humanities Teacher ready for your first TLR, this school provides support and CPD to help you thrive.

Benefits

  • Excellent behaviour policy – SLT who completely have your back and have a strong centralised behaviour policy
  • Wellbeing support – work/life balance and workload management are a big priority, and are the reason the school’s retention is so high!
  • Lots of room to progress and follow your desired career path!
  • Modern school building with state‑of‑the‑art facilities
  • Enriched in the local community, with lots of drives benefiting families in the area, and a personal approach to education

School Details

  • Good graded school with strong, values‑led leadership
  • Located in Hounslow – excellent transport links
  • Celebrated for staff retention and morale
  • Pastoral structure is well‑established, with collaborative year teams
  • Humanities department is high‑performing, with consistently strong results
  • Open to Humanities Teachers from MPS2 – UPS3
  • TLR allowance for Head of Year responsibilities

Qualifications & Experience

  • Qualified Humanities Teacher with QTS
  • Proven track record of strong classroom practice
  • Passionate about whole‑child development and positive pastoral care
  • Eager to take on leadership responsibilities and progress professionally
  • Open‑minded, reflective and committed to continuous improvement
  • Comfortable contributing to a team ethos and leading a year group with energy and empathy

Humanities Teacher / Head of Humanities | Hounslow Secondary School | Permanent Contract

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Posted: June 1st, 2026