At REAL education we work with children and young people aged 7 to 19, providing creative education solutions to those who may be “lost to learning” or “hard to place” and we create a continuum of excellence in education that extends beyond the school gate, offering personalised pathways for those who may struggle in a mainstream setting.

Humanities Lead – Inspire, Elevate, Transform Learning

We're looking for an ambitious Humanities Lead to shape an exciting vision for all learners across all key stages and drive high-quality teaching across our organisation. Here, learning is truly personalised – delivered through one-to-one sessions, small group work and larger vocational settings – and you'll play a central role in ensuring every young person thrives.

As our Humanities specialist, you'll lead a diverse curriculum, champion excellent teaching and guide colleagues through targeted support, coaching and CPD. You'll work closely with school leaders to conduct quality assurance activities, identify strengths and areas for development, and drive meaningful improvements that raise outcomes for all learners.

This hybrid role gives you the best of both worlds: time in the classroom teaching groups, plus dedicated weekly release time to focus on leadership responsibilities. You'll collaborate with Learning Managers to track progress, shape interventions and personalise learning, while ensuring safeguarding, health and safety and learner information processes are consistently upheld.

You won't be doing this alone — you'll receive bespoke support from our Heads of Quality of Education and have opportunities to network with Curriculum Leads across the organisation, sharing ideas and strengthening practice together.

Skills and Experience Required

• Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
• Qualified Teacher Status
• SEN Teaching experience preferred
• Sound knowledge and practical experience of designing and developing the Humanities curriculum
• Proven experience of teaching KS3/4
• There is a need to be able to travel between sites within the specified locality to support and engage with young people as required. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for transporting them to various locations. You will need to have business insurance.

Our mission is to help every young person re-engage, rebuild confidence, and reach their full potential.  We achieve this by placing relationships at the very heart of everything we do.   If you are a Humanities Hero that is ready to lead a team then we want to hear from you!

How to apply?

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.  If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.