Job Title: Teacher of English or Humanities Actual Annual Salary: £19,749 - £30,628 based on 0.6 FTE Full Time Equivalent Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (M1 to UPS3) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part-time, 19.5 hours per week / 0.6 FTE Additional role info: Working pattern to be confirmed Provisional Start Date: 1 January 2025 Are you a passionate and creative educator with a love for language, literature, and the wider world: We are looking for a talented Teacher of English or Humanities to join our vibrant and supportive team. Whether you're guiding students through powerful texts in English or helping them explore historical events, geographical landscapes, or philosophical ideas in Humanities, you'll play a vital role in shaping confident, thoughtful learners. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire curiosity, develop critical thinking, and foster a lifelong love of learning across a broad and enriching curriculum. If you're committed to making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please state in your application which subject you would like to apply for. About you: You will be: a qualified teacher or hold an equivalent teaching qualification. able to deliver the curriculum in your chosen area and consistently teach high quality lessons across relevant key stages. able to meet the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and High Attaining students. a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents. able to recognise, value and support the delivery of opportunities which extend beyond the confines of classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to the students experience & learning. empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the development of others. highly competent in all elements of the Teachers’ Standards and your achievements and contribution will be substantial and sustained as an Upper Pay Scale teacher. Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application. About Monkton Wood Academy Monkton Wood Academy is an 11-18 school located in Monkton Heathfield, near Taunton. We are currently going through a period of change and rapid improvement as we seek to make Monkton Wood a place of academic excellence, where children can progress and thrive. We are developing a culture of high expectations and mutual respect, where students and staff can be successful in our roles and become the best possible version of ourselves. Monkton Wood has long been proud of its strong connections with the local community; our parents and our partners at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre are highly engaged in school life. It is incredibly important to us that our students develop a strong sense of belonging and confidence in their own ability to achieve well and to go on to serve their community. Why CLF? We are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. What we can offer you: Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing. Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities. Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks. Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload. Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute. A collaborative culture which supports workload. Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme. Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs. A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay. Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more! Recruitment timeline: Closing Date: 19/10/2025 Short-listing: 20/10/2025 Interviews: 24/10/2025 We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment. As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.