Director of Faculty - Humanities

Elliott Hudson College is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Director of Faculty - Humanities. This role is of great importance to our work as a college - the successful applicant will be expected to be responsible for continually driving improvement in order to achieve the vision of the college and uphold the core values.

The role is to lead a team of Subject Leaders across the Humanities faculty. The faculty is comprised of the following subjects: History, Classical Civilisation, English Language, English Literature, GCSE English, Geography, Politics and Religious Studies.

Potential applicants should have:

· A degree in the relevant subject and qualified teacher status.

· Good understanding of your subject and subjects beyond your teaching specialism within the faculty.

· Knowledge of strategies that promote a positive climate for learning in subjects with differing demands.

· A passion for education and for making a difference to disadvantaged students.

· Ability to provide clear evaluation and strategies for improvement for leadership teams.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

· Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.

· A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

·£2k Cycle to work scheme.

· On-Site Gym

About us:

Elliott Hudson College is an ambitious and high performing 16-19 sixth form college that is committed to raising standards for young people across the Leeds City region. Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, Elliott Hudson College has a mission to ensure that its students receive an exceptional education and that they successfully progress to their chosen destination.

If you would like to know more about our college and the role, please visit The Elliott Hudson website. You can also find a copy of our staff prospectus here.

How to Apply:

If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the , Person Specification, and Application Form from The GORSE Academies Trust website, request them by email at [email protected] or call us on 0113 323 9777.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 01 May 2026, 9am

Interviews will take place: 05 May 2026

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.