Teacher of Humanities

Fixed Term role ASAP until August 2025

Salary MPS/UPS

Job overview

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Teacher of Humanities, Preferably History or Religious Studies with experience teaching across Key Stages 3 to 5 to join our dedicated faculty. In this role, you will have the opportunity to inspire and engage students in the rich tapestry of historical events and Religious Studies, fostering critical thinking skills and a deep understanding of the world around them.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons in Humanities across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, ensuring that all students are supported and challenged to achieve their full potential.
  • Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued and empowered to explore complex concepts.
  • Utilise a variety of teaching strategies, resources, and technologies to enhance student learning and cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Assess student progress and attainment through a range of formative and summative methods, providing timely and constructive feedback to support student growth and achievement.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop and refine the curriculum, participating in departmental meetings and contributing to cross-curricular initiatives and enrichment activities.

Applications will only be accepted on the schools application form. Click here for application form

Click here for Job Description and Person Specification

We offer an excellent induction programme within a friendly and supportive environment and are committed to high quality professional development and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

The Appleton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

If you are able to inspire and motivate students in order to help them achieve their full potential we would welcome your application.

Completed application forms to be emailed to recruitment@theappletonschool.org

As well as our continued focus on CPD, staff also have access to a wide range of benefits and rewards, including:

  • Access to Lifeworks Employee Assistance Programme (includes confidential counselling and online discounts)
  • Virtual GP Access - including minors 16 and under
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Extensive calendar of social events
  • Eye sight testing (subject to VDU usage)
  • On site flu vaccinations
  • Blue Light Discount
  • Access to Teachers Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to mental health support via counselling services
  • Access to onsite wellbeing activities, such as running club and yoga
  • On-site first aid provision
  • Access to occupational health professionals
  • Regular Staff Wellbeing forum which provides staff with the opportunity to discuss any concerns, provide feedback or offer suggestions
  • A Wellbeing week every half term (this includes no after school meetings
  • Free tea and coffee provided daily and cake on Fridays
  • Discounted Tastecard subscription
  • Negotiated local community discounts
  • Staff Referral Incentive

Closing date: 20th October 2024

Interview: On receipt of suitable applications

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, call applicants to interview, and appoint, prior to the closing date