Humanities Teacher

Swale Academies Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ashford is seeking a passionate teacher of geography for a full-time role in their Humanities department. This opportunity is open to both experienced educators and early career teachers eager to develop their skills and embrace leadership roles. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding teaching abilities, contributing to a positive learning environment and overall school success. Excellent benefits and professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution

Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Discounts with local and national retailers

Access to training and development

Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site Parking

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic teacher of geography with the ability to support in humanities.
• High expectations of students and self.
• Willingness to contribute to school life.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective lessons and learning with a positive approach.
• Support the Humanities department.
• Participate in CPD and leadership opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

• The North School
• MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
• Permanent
• Full Time; All Year Round
  
  
  

The North School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and successful teacher to join our successful Humanities department as a teacher of geography, with the ability to support in other humanities subjects.

The role welcomes applications from either Early Careers Teachers or more experienced teachers who are looking for leadership opportunities.

The Headteacher wants to recruit a teacher with an excellent grasp on good and outstanding teaching, confident in their ability and able to consistently deliver effective lessons and learning with a positive approach. In return we offer candidates access to our excellent internal CPD programme, outstanding teacher programmes; outstanding leadership programme and our shadow leadership scheme.

Applicants should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be hard-working, flexible and professional. They should have high expectations of students, colleagues and self, displaying energy and enthusiasm in and out of the classroom, contributing to the school’s overall success. A willingness to contribute to other areas of school life would be welcome.

Further details about the school can be found on our website: www.thenorthschool.org.uk

Benefits include:

• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking
  
  
  

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post and would like an informal discussion, please contact Jo Manning at [e-mail] or 01233 614600.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach, or by submitting a completed application form directly to [e-mail]. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact [e-mail] or 01795 905989 (option 2).

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Dates: w/c 9th June 2025

Kent Teach Advert: https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=146570

Swale Academies Trust 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 exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.