Vacancies

Faculty Leader of Humanities and Subject Leader of Religious Studies

Faculty Leader of Humanities and Subject Leader of Religious Studies

Main or Upper Pay Range

£32,916 - £51,048 + tlr1a £10,174

PERMANENT CONTRACT

FROM April 2026

Hodge Hill Girls’ School is seeking to appoint an ambitious, committed and inspiring Faculty Leader of Humanities and Subject Leader of Religious Studies to join our dedicated and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or an established middle leader who is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

The Role

As Faculty Leader of Humanities, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across History, Geography and Religious Studies. You will play a key role in shaping curriculum provision, raising standards, and developing staff within the faculty, while also leading Religious Studies as a subject specialist.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading, managing and developing the Humanities faculty to ensure high-quality teaching and learning
Driving high standards of achievement and progress for all students
Supporting, coaching and mentoring staff, contributing to a culture of professional growth and collaboration
Monitoring and evaluating curriculum impact, student progress and outcomes
Contributing to whole-school improvement as an integral member of the middle leadership team

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge in Humanities
Have the ability to inspire and motivate students and colleagues
Demonstrate effective leadership skills, or clear potential for leadership development
Be committed to inclusive practice and raising aspirations for all learners
Share our values and passion for girls’ education

We welcome applications from those who are enthusiastic, reflective and eager to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and ambitious school community.

In return, we can offer you:

A caring and happy community that always puts our young people first
A supportive environment that takes an active interest in your professional development and personal wellbeing.
A highly supportive Senior Leadership Team
Access to a wide range of CPD courses
Use of a school laptop
Access to the local government pension scheme
24 hours access to the Employee Assistance Programme
A strong and supportive Governing Body
Classrooms equipped with projection and interactive capabilities
A well-equipped staffroom
Free on-site car parking
Cycle to work scheme
Birmingham City Council reward scheme

Closing date for application: Friday 6th February 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews: TBC

We do not accept CVs. Applications will only be considered if submitted with a fully completed application form.

Safer Recruitment

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable): qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

References

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Short-listed candidates

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2000. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and experience our school at first hand. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs N. Panton via email: HR@hodgehgs.bham.sch.uk

Faculty Leader of Humanities and Subject Leader of Religious Studies Applicant Pack

Teaching Staff Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring

School Finance Manager

SCHOOL FINANCE MANAGER

Grade C £35,412 - £44,075 (FULL SALARY)

£33,433 - £41,611 (ACTUAL SALARY)

Subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review by the Salary/Grade

Permanent Contract

Term time only contract (plus 3 weeks to be specified by school).

Expected Start date: As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated School Finance Manager to join our support staff team. This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified professional with strong financial expertise, excellent organisational skills, and a strategic, solution-focused approach.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective administration and management of the school’s financial systems and procedures, working closely with the Head Teacher and Strategic Business Manager to support the planning, monitoring, and control of the school budget. This role is central to ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the school’s finances, delivering best value, and maintaining long-term financial stability.

The ideal applicant will be reliable, proactive, and enthusiastic, with significant experience in accounting, budget management, and financial reporting. You will possess excellent ICT skills and ideally have experience working with School Management Information Systems. An accountancy qualification, DSBM, or equivalent professional qualification is desirable. Experience in leading on commercial activities and project-based financial management will be an advantage.