Humanities Teacher

Oxford Outcomes; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational organization as a Humanities Teacher in a progressive school that supports work/life balance through a trial of a 4-Day Working Week. The role promises a rewarding environment where you can make a significant impact on pupils with social and emotional needs, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Access to mental health support

Flexible benefits via Vista platform

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS.
• Experience working with challenging behaviour.
• Willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching according to the school curriculum.
• Develop creative learning opportunities for pupils.
• Maintain a strong safeguarding culture.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Team player

High expectations

Resilience

Education

QTS

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Details

• Job Title: Humanities Teacher
• Location: Crookhey Hall, Cockerham, LA2 0HA
• Salary: £31,650 per annum (not pro rata)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
• Note: UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About The Role

As a Teacher, you will take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the school curriculum in a way that maximises pupil’s achievement and ability to develop.

This is a great opportunity for a Teacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time developing creative learning opportunities for pupils with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding, in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in decisions.

Under the direction of the Deputy Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, carry out professional duties as set out in school policies. Uphold the professional code of the GTC. Teach in accordance with the ethos, organisation, and policies of the school as a committed member of the teaching team.

Essential Requirements

• QTS
• A conviction that every pupil can achieve their potential
• Belief that all pupils deserve a life of opportunity
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare
• Excellent classroom practitioner
• Team player
• Experience working with challenging behaviour
• High expectations and resilience
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to undertake training
• Experience in SEMH/ASD

Desirable

• Experience with challenging backgrounds
• Proven record of improving pupil outcomes
• Driving Licence

About Us

Crookhey Hall School caters for boys and girls aged 10-17 with SEMH needs. We aim to extend academic, vocational, and social skills, promote personal growth, and build self-esteem, helping pupils reach their full potential.

The school is located on a 15-acre site near Lancaster. Having a driving licence is beneficial due to the location.

We are part of Outcomes First Group, the UK’s leading provider of specialist education. In 2024, we were certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks
• Flexible benefits via Vista platform including health benefits, discounts, cycle schemes, electric car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a DBS check.

Note: You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to probation. 4DWW is not a contractual benefit.