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Teacher of Humanities
Permanent Position Required for January 2026
1.0 FTE (0.8FTE considered)
Suitable for an Experienced Teacher or ECT
This is an excellent opportunity for a committed, highly motivated Teacher of Humanities or an ambitious ECT. You will join and be supported by a successful Humanities Faculty with outstanding outcomes and with a commitment to supporting all new teachers through a comprehensive induction programme. If you are passionate about Humanities including Social Studies and can teach three or more of the following subjects: Religious Education, Criminology, Sociology, Health and Social Care we look forward to hearing from you. Additional Humanities subjects considered.
We can offer you:
• The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff.
• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.
• The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents.
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
Candidates will need to demonstrate they are:
• An outstanding teacher (or an ECT aspiring to be outstanding) who has vision, drive and a determination to succeed in maximising attainment potential.
• Able to deliver high quality teaching and learning.
• Organised and have excellent communication skills.
• Innovative, enthusiastic and passionate about their subject and able to deliver results.
For an informal discussion, please contact Mrs R Jarrett, Head of Humanities Faculty on 01934-742608. We are committed to offering excellent opportunities for CPD.
Closing date: Monday 29 September 2025 – 8.00 am
Interview date: tbc
We reserve the right to close the advert before 29 September 2025 if a suitable candidate is found so recommend early application
To apply for this position, please complete a teaching staff application form, together with a letter of application for the attention of Mrs J Cowper (Headteacher). Your letter should be no more than two pages of A4, detailing your experience to date and why you are the best candidate for the position.
The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Safeguarding Statement
The Kings of Wessex Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.