We wish to appoint an innovative and highly motivated person to lead and manage the Humanities Learning School. The Learning School comprises of Citizenship, Geography, History and Religious Education with all subjects taught to GCSE and all except Citizenship taught to A Level. The Learning School also offers the opportunity to study Criminology, Law, Psychology and Sociology at A Level. Applicants are invited from any of these subjects or related disciplines.
The new Head of Learning School will be responsible for the leadership and management of all aspects of the Learning School including curriculum development. The successful candidate will be a member of the School Leadership and Management Team and will contribute to the strategic and operational management of the school. They will have some experience of leadership at departmental or whole school level, and, above all, they will have a clear and exciting vision for Humanities.
As a Learning School we offer:
Experienced and supportive staff
A creative and collaborative working environment
An engaging and inclusive curriculum
High quality teaching and learning resources
Innovative use of technology
Excellent student progress and results
A range of extra-curricular activities including after-school clubs, trips (both international and domestic), hosting numerous events and much more
We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. To arrange a visit, or to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Mrs C Cherrington: Headteacher’s PA - ccherrington@hswv.co.uk
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Completed applications to be returned to recruitment@hswv.co.uk.
Closing date: Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 9am | Interview date: Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th May 2026
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We wish to appoint an innovative and highly motivated individual to join our Senior Leadership and Management Team. The Head of Upper School will be responsible for the leadership and management of all aspects of Year 11; including curriculum, academic performance, student progress, pastoral care, and the wider-curriculum programme. They will also contribute to the strategic leadership of the whole school.
This is an exciting opportunity for an existing middle or senior leader with a proven track record to combine pastoral care with academic success. The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader of young people, have a commitment to improving standards for all students, and have a clear and exciting vision for Year 11.
As a Leadership Team we offer:
Experienced and supportive staff
A creative and collaborative working environment
A positive and enthusiastic approach
An inclusive team that supports a wide range of students across the school
Opportunities for personal and professional development
We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. To arrange a visit, or to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Mrs C Cherrington: Headteacher’s PA - ccherrington@hswv.co.uk
Please click here to download an application form.
Completed applications to be returned to recruitment@hswv.co.uk.
Closing date: Thursday 7th May at 9am | Interview date: Thursday 14th and Friday 15th May 2026
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We wish to appoint an excellent teacher to join our successful and heavily oversubscribed 11 -19 school. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, inspirational and enthusiastic teacher with a passion to enthuse students to enjoy and achieve in PE.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly valued department with an experienced and supportive team. Applicants may be established practitioners wishing to develop their career in a large school or ECTs with the potential to be outstanding teachers.
As a department we offer:
A strong curriculum offer including GCSE, A Level and Applied qualifications
Experienced and supportive staff
A creative and collaborative working environment
Exceptional facilities for practical lessons
A wide range of extra-curricular activities
Strong links with local schools and sports organisations
We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. To arrange a visit, or to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Mr A Cheetham: Deputy Headteacher, Head of PE and Performing Arts Learning School - acheetham@hswv.co.uk.
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Completed applications to be returned to recruitment@hswv.co.uk.
Closing date: Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 9am | Interview date: To be advised to successful applicants
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We wish to appoint an excellent and innovative teacher to join our successful and heavily oversubscribed 11 – 19 school. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, inspirational and enthusiastic teacher with a passion to enthuse students to enjoy and achieve in Design and Technology. We welcome applicants with the ability to teach Construction.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly valued and extremely successful department with an experienced and supportive team. Applicants may be established practitioners wishing to develop their career in a large school or ECTs wishing to start their career in a modern and forward-thinking department. Part time applications will be considered.
There is also the opportunity for the right candidate to take on additional responsibilities within the department, attracting a TLR.
As a department we offer:
A comprehensive and personalised induction programme
Experienced and supportive staff
A creative and collaborative working environment
Excellent student progress and results
A blend of modern and traditional design teaching
Innovative use of technology
Strong budgets to support experimental classroom practice
We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. To arrange a visit, or to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Mrs S Frost: Assistant Headteacher, Head of Innovations Learning School - sfrost@hswv.co.uk.
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Completed applications to be returned to recruitment@hswv.co.uk.
Closing date: Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 9am | Interview date: w/c Monday 18th May 2026
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We wish to appoint an excellent teacher to join our successful and heavily oversubscribed 11 -19 school. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, inspirational and enthusiastic teacher with a passion to enthuse students to enjoy and achieve in Food.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly valued department with an experienced and supportive team. Applicants may be established practitioners wishing to develop their career in a large school or ECTs with the potential to be outstanding teachers. Part time applications will be considered.
There is also the opportunity for the right candidate to take on additional responsibilities within the department, attracting a TLR.
As a department we offer:
Experienced and supportive staff
A creative and collaborative working environment
An engaging Food Technology curriculum
High quality teaching and learning resources
Exceptional facilities for practical lessons
Innovative use of technology
Excellent student progress and results
Well-developed industrial links and working partnerships
A range of extra-curricular activities
We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. To arrange a visit, or to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Mrs S Frost: Assistant Headteacher, Head of Innovations Learning School - sfrost@hswv.co.uk.
Please click here to download an application form.
Completed applications to be returned to recruitment@hswv.co.uk.
Closing date: Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 9am | Interview date: w/c Monday 18th May 2026
Supporting Information
We wish to appoint an excellent teacher to join our successful and heavily oversubscribed 11 -19 school. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, inspirational and enthusiastic teacher with a passion to enthuse students to enjoy and achieve in Humanities subjects.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly valued department with an experienced and supportive team. Applicants may be established practitioners wishing to develop their career in a large school or ECTs with the potential to be outstanding teachers. Applications are welcomed from all Humanities subject specialisms.
As a department we offer:
Experienced and supportive staff
A creative and collaborative working environment
An engaging and inclusive curriculum
Opportunity to teach from KS3 to A Level
High quality teaching and learning resources
Innovative use of technology
Excellent student progress and results
A range of extra-curricular activities including after-school clubs and trips (both international and domestic).
We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. To arrange a visit, or to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Mrs F Stanley: Assistant Headteacher, Head of Humanities Learning School - fstanley@hswv.co.uk.
Please click here to download an application form.
Completed applications to be returned to recruitment@hswv.co.uk.
Closing date: Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 9am | Interview date: w/c Monday 18th May 2026